The Ants Go Marching One By One, Hurrah! Hurrah!

BUGS STORYTIME

Storytime was all about Bugs this week.   The children enjoyed picture books  such as I love Bugs by Emma Dodd, and The Big Bug Book, a pop-up book by David Carter.  

Morning Program

We enjoyed making our bug magnet craft, and wearing our bug antennae.  However, our favorite activity was marching like ants, while singing the old time favorite,  The Ants Go Marching One By One, Hurrah!  Hurrah!  

Morning Program

Afternoon Program

We ended  with a picnic for the little ants, and  for the children as well! Since April is National Poetry Month, we read Step Gently Out by Helen Frost, and Face Bug, poems by J. Patrick Lewis, while enjoying a snack.  The children were fascinated by the beautiful photographs of bugs. We all agreed that bugs are interesting creatures, but we'd prefer if they didn't come to our next picnic!

The circus was here, the circus was here!

CIRCUS STORYTIME

Circus storytime was a HUGE hit among the 3-5 year old group today. The children enjoyed stories about the circus, circus animals and learned about circus shapes with the book Circus Shapes by Stuart J. Murphy. 

Afternoon Program

We had lots of fun trying out some circus activities such as walking the high wire, jumping through a "hoop of fire" and racing through the the big top tent.

Walking on the High Wire

Circus storytime fun!

The children ended the day with an awesome clown craft.  They had so much fun that we hope no one will actually run away to the circus!

Penguin Storytime

Morning Program

Picture Book Storytime (for 3-5 year olds) was all about Penguins this week!  The kids enjoyed penguin themed songs, fingerplays, and many stories, including the pop-up book The Puzzled Penguin by Keith Faulkner. 

It was fun to line up to play the game "Feeding fish to the penguin".  Many kids particularly enjoyed wearing penguin masks and waddling like a penguin through the igloo, while listening to the actual sounds that penguins make.  If your child would like to join us, there is still room for more friends in the morning and afternoon sessions!  Check the Inklings newsletter, call us, or visit the Children's Desk for more information regarding registration.

Feeding the Penguin!

Afternoon Program