Teeth Storytime January 21, 2009
Early Literacy Skill: Print Motivation: The interest in and enjoyment of books and reading. 1 of the 6 early literacy skills that researchers say is important for the children to know before they learn to read. Print Motivation is an easy skill to master – just show your enthusiasm about reading. When children see your excitement they too will learn the enjoyment of books and reading.
Opening: The More we get together
Sharing Time:
Tell them about the theme – Teeth
Ask if they have anything to share (optional)
Song: Brush our Teeth
Action Rhyme: My Toothbrush
Action Rhyme: Wiggles
Book: Does a Lion Brush? – Fred Ehrlich
Finger Play: Five Little Germs
Song: My Dentist (echo)
Book: Parts – Tedd Arnold
Action Rhyme: Brushing Teeth
Song: Brush Brush Brush your teeth
Book: Tabitha’s Terrifically Tough Tooth – Charlotte Middleton
Action Rhyme: Dentist
CD: Jim Gill
Craft: Tooth Fairy Wands
