Who can argue with a topic like friendship?
Nothing beats having a good friend. Celebrate friends and friendship with toddlers using these books and songs. After 2 storytimes using this program, I am on the hunt for more fun and funny books
about friendship that would be appropriate to toddlers. Let me know if you have any suggestions!
Before storytime starts you might want to get kids thinking about friendship with open ended questions like:
- What is a friend?
- Who are your friends?
- What do you like to do with your friends?
I might take the liberty of singing this 'The more we read together, together, together..."
The more we get together, Together, together, The more we get together, The happier we'll be.
‘Cause your friends are my friends, And my friends are your friends.
The more we get together, The happier we'll be.Book 1: Bear's New Friend by Karma Wilson
Oh, the more we get together, Together, together, The more we get together, The happier we'll be. There’s Chris and Tanya And Jason and Justin. The more we get together, The happier we'll be.
(Ok, are you ready to sing now?)
The more we get together, Together, together, The more we get together, The happier we'll be.
Action rhyme:
1 little 2 little 3 little friends....
4 little 5 little 6 little friends...
7 little 8 little 9 little friends...
10 little friends to play with me.
Mr. Mike sings this tune so well here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG9RiNw2XtA
Book 2: The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle
Rhythm song: Tap your sticks by Hap Palmer
Pass out drumsticks and be sure to demo each part of the song beforehand.
Action rhyme:
Sung to the tune of 'Mary had a little lamb':
Will you be a friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine?
Will you be a friend of mine
and (choose an action) with me?
some actions to pick: clap your hands, stomp your feet, wave hello...
Book 3: Best Best Friends by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Closing song: Icky sticky bubble gum
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