2/24 Story Hour

Theme: At the Vet's Office

Rhyme Dice: 5 Little Hot Dogs

"5 little hot dogs in a frying pan.

The grease got hot and one went BAM (clap)!

repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1

No little hot dogs in a frying pan.

The grease got hot and the pan went BAM (clap)!

Story: Sally Goes to the Vet by Stephen Huneck

Activity: Daisy, our puppet friend, visited us and shared her fears about going to a vet. But after talking with the children who helped her "think happy thoughts," she got a shot without even noticing! Now Daisy is no longer afraid of the vet or the boys and girls at story hour!

Activity: Play veterinarian with stuffed animals and doctor supplies.

Craft: Make a puppy puppet! At-home directions can be found here.

Next week, we will continue our careers theme and be construction workers for a day. We will be playing with tools and building a restaurant we will "visit" the following week!

Meade County Women In Agriculture

Women involved in any type of farm activity are invited to join Meade County Women in Agriculture to take advantage of educational, leadership, and networking opportunities. Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 26th from 6:00-7:00 at the Extension office. If you were unable to attend the last meeting but would like more information, you can view the slideshow presentation here. You can also contact Megan Stith at 422-2094 to receive handouts or to learn more.

Meade County Women In Agriculture

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2/17 Story Hour

Theme: Presidents

Rhyme Dice: Baby Bumblebee

I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee
Won't my Mommy be surprised at me (Cup hands together as if holding bee)
I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee
Ouch, he stung me (Shake hands as if just stung)

I'm squishing up a baby bumblebee
Won't my Mommy be surprised at me ('Squish' bee between palms of hands)
I'm squishing up a baby bumblebee
Squish, squish, squish ('Squish' bee between palms of hands)

I'm licking up a baby bumblebee
Won't my Mommy be surprised at me (Pretend to lick bee off hands)
I'm licking up a baby bumblebee
Slurp, slurp, slurp (Make slurping sounds)

I'm throwing up a baby bumblebee
Won't my Mommy be surprised at me (Stick tongue out and look 'sick')
I'm throwing up a baby bumblebee
Blech, blech, blech (Make awful face)

I'm sweeping up a baby bumblebee
Won't my Mommy be surprised at me ('Sweep' bee up with one hand into the other)
I'm sweeping up a baby bumblebee
Swish, swish, swish ('Sweep' bee up with one hand into the other)

I'm bringing home a baby dinosaur
Won't my Mommy kick me out the door (Pretend to be carrying heavy dinosaur)
I'm bringing home a baby dinosaur
Oops, he ate me, I'm no more!

Book: If I Were President by Catherine Stier

Activity: We will be collecting spare change for the next 6 weeks and the children can earn coins for good behavior at Story Hour. We talked about voting, what it would be like to be president, and voted to decide which charity will receive the money we raise. The children selected Appalachian Region Missions which does very important work in our state! The kids also got to put their face on the $1 bill and had fun making faces that could end up on our money. We hope to have a few presidential candidates come from this group someday!

Craft: Coin rubbings

Next week we will be learning about a day in the life of a veterinarian. Bring your favorite stuffed animal in for a checkup!

2/10 Story Hour

Theme: Valentine's Day

Story: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Roll the Ryhme Dice: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Recite "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" fingerplay in a very soft voice. Then do it in a regular voice using the words the Medium Mama Spider, and finally a very loud voice for the Giant Papa Spider.

Sign Language Words: love, family, friends, pets

Activity: I Am Your Heart (see 2/3 story hour for words)

Craft: Make a valentine

Activity: Class party with candy and valentines

Join us next week as we begin our 6 week theme of careers. We will be learning about what it is like to be the President!

2/3 Story Hour

Theme: Valentine's Day

Book: One Zillion Valentines by Frank Modell

Sign Language Words: heart, valentine, candy, flowers

Rhyme: I am your heart and I go beat, beat (clap hands on beat).

I pump blood while you’re asleep (pretend to sleep).

I pump blood when you jump up and down (jump).

I pump blood when you run around (run in place).

I pump blood when you move your feet (march in place).

I pump blood as you tiptoe to your seat.

Activity: Listen to your heartbeat with a stethoscope. Is it faster or slower after doing the action rhyme? Why do you think that is?

Craft: Make a mailbox for the valentines you will receive next week!

Next week we will be having a Valentine's Day party! We will read Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and talk about important people in our lives. Children are welcome to bring in treats to share with the group.