Opening Song: The More We Get Together
*We sign and clap to our opening song. All Stillwater Public Library storytimes start with this song and the children learn that song means storytime is starting.
Book: Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World by Melanie Walsh (E 640)
Song: Pick up the Earth (to the tune of "If you are happy and you know")
If you see a piece of litter, pick it up!
If you see a piece of litter, pick it up!
It's an easy thing to do,
Take a second, maybe two.
If you see a piece of litter, pick it up!
Book: The EARTH Book by Todd Parr (E 333.72)
Rhyme: Two Little Blackbirds
*Or pick your favorite color of bird
Book: Nibbles: A Green Tale by Charlotte Middleton
Song: Gardening (to the tune of "I'm a little teapot")
I plant a little seed in the cold, cold ground.
Out comes the yellow sun, big and round.
Down come the raindrops soft and slow,
Up comes the flower grow, grow, grow!
Craft: I spy recycled binoculars
Supplies: Two toilet paper rolls, yarn, rubber band, choice of coloring or decorating supplies such as colorful paper from the paper recycle bin.
How to: Decorate the toilet paper rolls. Have an adult use sissors or a hole punch to cut a hole in each roll. Thread the yarn through the cut holes and tie tight to make the binocular strap. Use the rubber band to hold the toilet paper rolls together side by side. Start exploring your world!
Beyond Storytime: http://3boysandadog.com/deals/2013/earth-day-activities-for-kids/
Other books to check out:
Nature's Patchwork Quilt: Understanding Habitats by Mary Miche (E 577)
Our House is Round: A kid's book about why protecting our earth matters by Yolanda Kondonassis (E 363.72)
We are Extremely Very Good Recyclers by Lauren Child
Stop by the help desk for assistance on finding even more resources about your favorite environmental topic or ways Go Green everyday.
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