The BIG Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs: Programs for Babies, Toddlers, and Families

The BIG Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs: Programs for Babies, Toddlers, and Families by Maddigan, Beth Christina. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781563089756.

Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3. Unlike many other childrens programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a dynamic mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give young children a head start on literacy. Promote lifelong reading and library use with these exciting programs for infants, toddlers, and their families, and enhance childrens capacity for learning with a myriad of stories, songs, and sing-alongs! Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3. Unlike many other childrens programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a dynamic mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give young children a head start on literacy. PreK. Youll find everything you need to run magnificent literature-based childrens programs. For each age level (6-11 months, 12-23 months, 24-36 months, 36-48 months), the authors present eight complete programs and provide specific instructions and guidance for working with each group. Adults will have as much fun as the children with such programs as Wiggle, Jiggle, and Bounce, Oink, Cluck, Moo, 1, 2, 3 Count With Me, and Monster Mash. A chapter on Family Fun addresses working with diverse ages and features eight family programs. Whether youre a novice or an experienced childrens programmer, this book will help you offer quality programming and foster lifelong literacy in your community. Ages: Infant-3