We’re already into May, I can hardly believe it!
Today was a very exciting day at the branch because we had some special guests visiting us – three community health nurses from a local health centre came by to talk to caregivers about child development, health and resources. For libraries, connecting with local service providers is an increasingly important part of being active, visible members of our communities.
Welcome Song: Hello, Friends
Book 1: Clip Clop / Nicola Smee
Hand Rhymes
- I wake up my hands
- Wiggle your fingers
- Open-shut them
- Roly poly
Book 2: Old Mikamba Had a Farm / Rachel Isadora
Action Songs
- Bend and stretch
- Zoom zoom
- Head and shoulders
- Here we go a marching
- The elevator song
Cool-down songs:
- Orca whale
Goodbye Song: Goodbye, Friends!
Old Mikamba Had a Farm was a rousing success – the kids loved seeing all the unusual animals, and making all the wonderful animal noises. We were a little pushed for time because we took a bit of time at the beginning of the program to introduce the health nurses, so I shortened the story a little. The cheetah and the lion were particular crowd pleasers.
I have been introducing the sign for stop in the song Here we go a marching, and I’ve noticed that several of the kids have picked up the sign, and are signing along with me!
Only two more story times until we take a bit of a break for the summer! Where has the time gone?!?!
Raincity Librarian 