ABCs & 123s Story Time: August 12-13, 2019

Books:
Alphabet Trucks by Samantha R. Vamos
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. *
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt *
Jeepers Creepers: A Monstrous ABC by Laura Leuck
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin
Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani *

Craft: Worms Counting Sheet
The kids colored a sheet with worms.  They then glued small strips of paper for stripes on the worms.  They had to glue the correct number of stipes on each worm as indicated by the number next to that worm.

Extension Activities:
- Play the Alphabet Game while in the car.  Ask your child to find all the letters of the alphabet (in order) in signs, license plates, etc.
- Practice counting everyday things.  (i.e. number of chips eaten at lunch, number of commercials during a TV show, number of stairs, etc.)


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Back to School Story Time: August 5-6, 2019

Books:
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Dad's First Day by Mike Wohnoutka *
Dinosaur vs. School by Bob Shea
Here Comes Teacher Cat by Deborah Underwood
The Little School Bus by Margery Cuyler *
Oliver and His Alligator by Paul Schmid *

Craft: School Puzzle
The children colored a school coloring sheet on cardstock.  They could then cut it out on the lines on the back of the sheet to turn it into a puzzle.

Extension Activities:
- Visit your child's school for a tour with your child.  Make sure to visit the areas they will be using (i.e. classroom, cafeteria, library, gym, etc.).
- Plan and go over the first day of school schedule.  Practice the various parts (i.e. getting up early, picking out outfit, etc.)

Elephant & Piggie: I Really Like Slop: July 29-30, 2019

Books:
Every Color Soup by Jorey Hurley *
I Really Like Slop! by Mo Willems *
Is That Wise, Pig? by Jan Thomas
Wild Boars Cook by Meg Rosoff *
Worms for Lunch by Leonid Gore

Craft: Cereal Necklace
Kids threaded fruit loops cereal onto a string to make into a necklace.  They were also given an Elephant & Piggie coloring sheet to color.


Extension Activities:
- I Really Like Slop is about trying new foods.  Try a new food with your child to see if you like it.
- Make a simple recipe together with your child.  Have them help with the measuring, counting, stirring, etc.

Elephant and Piggie: I Am Invited to a Party! Story Time: July 22-23, 2019

Books:
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson *
Groovy Joe: Disco Party Countdown by Eric Litwin *
I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems *
If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff
Just Not Invited by Mercer Mayer
Miss Spider's Tea Party by Daniel Kirk

Craft: Party Crown
Kids colored a cutout of the word PARTY with Elephant and Piggie on it.  They could add sequins if they liked.  They then glued on strips of paper to turn it into a crown to wear.

Extension Activities:
- Several of the suggested books include an element of math.  Practice counting in the other books by counting the number of party guests.
- Being invited to a party is a great time to go over etiquette.  Go over simple party manners with your child and practice them at home.


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Elephant & Piggie: Let's Go For a Drive! Story Time: July 15-16, 2019

Books:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems *
Let's Go for a Drive! by Mo Willems *
Mitchell's License by Hallie Durand
Moo! by David LaRochelle *
Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli

Craft: Pigeon Bus
The children colored a bus cutout with Elephant and Piggie in the Windows as well as a Pigeon head cutout.  The Pigeon cutout was glued into the driver's window.

Extension Activities:
- After reading Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, ask your child for the reasons why a pigeon should not drive a vehicle.
- Plan a drive with your child.  Ask them to help determine what supplies will be needed and to help pack for the drive.