Magic Storytime

Our Summer Reading theme this year is Myth, Magic, and Imagination so in keeping with that theme, we had a Magic themed storytime this week.  I was a little nervous that I would have trouble finding songs/action rhymes/fingerplays, but it all came together and we had a blast!

Books:

Family Storytime
There was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Boot by Linda Smith

Magic Box  by Katie Cleminson



The Magic Hat by Mem Fox

Toddler Time:
I switched out There was an Old Woman for My Mommy is Magic  by Carl Norac



Songs/Action Rhymes/Fingerplays

Family Storytime:

Bingo - we were using our magic hands to make the letters disappear

Two Little Blackbirds - I used the extra verses as well

Toddler Time:

 Two Little Blackbirds

Poof! (Action Rhyme)

Poof! I'm an elephant big in size

Poof! I'm an owl with great big eyes

Poof! I'm a mouse squeak, squeak, squeak

Poof! 'm the best, I'm just me!

Magic Finger - Action Rhyme

Magic finger in the air

Magic finger in my hair

Magic finger on my hip

Magic finger on my lips

Chalk Story:

The Magician's Hat- I cannot find the book this came from.  My boss lent the story to me and I believe she copied it from a book a million moons ago.  It is a very simple story using simple drawings, which is great for me since my drawing skills are very lacking.  If you are interested in seeing it, let me know. I'll scan it into an email for you.

Craft:

Magician's Hat

I used First Palette's idea.  I used their template for the stars and moons.  However, their instructions on how to make the hat were completely lost on me.  I definitely do not have a protractor at work! Instead, I used their birthday hat template.  This worked much better for me.  In order to simplify the craft, I skipped the brim.  I also hole punched two holes on either side of the hat and the kids used yarn to tie the hat on.  Super Cute!

Both storytimes are started with Open Shut Them and then closed with The More We Get Together