ULA 2019 Virginia Pine Youth Services Librarian Please put a sticker on your forehead Why baby storytime Children are made readers on the laps of their parents Emily Buchwald Some Background Info ID: 1043721
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1. Beyond the 123s of Baby & MeULA 2019Virginia PineYouth Services Librarian
2. Please, put a sticker on your forehead.
3. Why baby storytime?“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”- Emily Buchwald
4. Some Background Info:Herriman UtahBaby & Me program began in 201712 storytimes each weekMedian age*: 25.8 (UT = 30.5)Under 18*: 41.3% (SL Co = 28.1%)Under 5*: 10.9%*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
5. Comments from parents:“I come to Baby & Me because it is a fun way to make sure my baby gets fun structured learning time. It also gives my baby alone time with me – which is hard to come by when you have several kids!”“I have twins and Baby & Me helps me teach sounds with the books we read and songs to use while putting on diapers that make it fun!”“It’s one of the only educational fun times available for children as young as my daughter.”“There are so many ways to play with my baby. I learn so much!”“I learn new ways of interacting with my baby.”
6. Let’s take it up a notch…We love getting ideas for playtime for specific developmental stages. Last time we learned some baby sign language and she has been using it. It helps our communication!My son is developmentally delayed. Through Baby & Me I am learning about what comes after what, and how to work with him at each milestone. It has been a huge help to us! I like it better than the traditional storytimes.
7. When parents know why, they are more likely to apply our suggestions and examples.
8. How did this happen?
9. Using Developmental SkillsEducate YourselfKnow how to adapt activities for various agesPlan development activities into your storytimeDevelopment spotlightSprinkled throughout the programTake home extension ideasAdapt each activity for various agesExplain how the activity helps development
10. Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes (cross lateral coordination)Head, shoulders, knees & toesKnees & toes, Knees & toesHead, shoulders, knees & toesEyes, ears, mouth & noseInstead of the traditional movements, use just one hand and help your baby reach for or touch their body parts on the opposite side from the hand you are using.
11. So Big! (Spatial Awareness)How big are you babyWhy don’t you knowYou’re SO BIG!And still room to grow.Repeat with:How tall is are you baby? How wide are you baby?(etc…)
12. Hands are for Clapping (Rhythm)Hands are for clapping,Clapping to this songHands are for clappingLet's all clap alongRepeat with:Toes are for tappingFingers are for snappingKnees are for slappingTeeth are for brushingHands are for clappingFrom Jim Gill’s album The Sneezing Song and Other Contagious Tunes
13. Cuckoo Clock (Balance)Tick-tock, Tick-tockI’m a little cuckoo clockNow I’m striking ONE o’clockCUCKOO!(Repeat and add one cuckoo each time)
14. How do you read? Can you tell what emotion you are reading without the words? Try humming these words instead of saying them.HappySadExcitedGrumpyContentTiredVocal Inflection (Feelings)
15. PropsAdditional: finger puppets mirrorspaperballs pinwheels play-dohTowelsmini teddy bearsBlockscardboard tubesPaper platesRingsDangling wands/toysBasketsPuzzlesBuckets/drumsTapePom pomsTunnelCushionsTraditional: ScarvesFeathersShaker EggsBean bags
16. Surprise Inside (Fine Motor)Crumple a piece of paper around a small toy and let your child unwrap it. While they work, sing:(Tune: Pop goes the weasel)There’s something hiding deep inside.I wonder what it is.Pull the paper all away.Wow! It’s a _______.
17. The wheels on the bus go round and roundRound and round, round and roundThe wheels on the bus go round and roundAll over townPinwheels (Cause & Effect)
18. Toppling Towers (Gross Motor)London bridge is falling downFalling down, falling downLondon bridge is falling downMy fair lady.Set up a tower or other structure made of cups, blocks, or whatever stackable item you have on hand. Then have fun knocking it down.
19. Jack in the Box (Fine Motor & Coordination)Jack in the box. Sits so still.Will he come out?Yes, he will!
20. Peter Piper (Auditory)Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppersA peck of pickled peppers, Peter Piper picked.If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
21. BooksBook setsOne for each childSlow down reading and let the children and parents explore Motion booksOne copy for the LibrarianModel or describe movements so parents can guide their babies through.Books are chosen with a specific skill focus in mind.
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24. When parents know why, they are more likely to apply our suggestions and examples.
25. Questions?Virginia PineSalt Lake County Library - Herriman Branch vpine@slcolibrary.org