“Is this you?” by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson (read by Nora)
This is not just a book to read – it’s an activity too! Get some paper and something to draw with, and by the end of this video you will have made your very own book. And guess what? It will be a book about YOU!
"Blueberries for Sal" by Robert McCloskey, read by Rachael
Join Little Sal and Baby Bear for a blueberry picking adventure into the woods. Adventures with a special adult are so much fun! This story will encourage counting, and some simple addition and subtraction concepts. Listen for the sounds of the berries dropping into the pail - alternative to visual prompts, your child can count while listening to the sound of each berry dropping into the pail. I can’t wait for berry picking season in Michigan! Enjoy!
"This is Not my Hat" by Jon Klassen, read by Nora
This great children's book, This is Not my Hat by Jon Klassen, was a 2013 Caldecott medal winner. The story is told through the unreliable narration of a little fish, who has stolen a hat from a big fish and how the big fish reacts to the theft.
Letter Scavenger Hunt
Have fun on this letter scavenger hunt with Aaron. You could even take this outside today to hunt for objects!
Recycled Favorite Words
This is a fun activity that incorporates fine motor skills and letter recognition. So dig into your recycling and get spelling!
What you will need:
Recycled materials with letters (make sure you can cut with scissors)
Scissors
Glue stick
Paper
Step 1:
Make a list of your favorite words! Leave enough room between each word for gluing letters.
Carefully cut around each letter. Some letters maybe harder to find but keep looking! Rub the glue stick on the back of each letter you have cut out and place underneath the same letter in your favorite word.
Here are my favorite words
in recycled letters! I love how all the letters are different shapes and sizes. I cut the letters out of cereal boxes and magazines!
"Abuela" by Arthur Dorros, read by Rhonda
LCC Toddler teacher, Rhonda Mack, reads one of our favorite books Abuela by Arthur Dorros. Join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases
Whistle for Willie
Learning new skills can take a lot of practice! Can you whistle? Can your brothers or sisters or
parents whistle? Well, Peter doesn’t know how to whistle yet. Follow along with Rachael, as Peter spends
time with his dog Willie and practices his whistle.
"Imogene's Antlers" by David Small, read by Nora
How would you feel if you woke up and found that you had grown antlers during the night? That is what happened to Imogene. and nothing's been the same since. Join Nora for one of LCC's favorites Imogene's Antlers by David Small
Good Night Gorilla
"Good night, Gorilla!," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. This is a favorite story at LCC! Join us for another fun read along with teacher, Nora Stone.
