Let's get creative! Read this week's books to explore a few ways to create art.
#READ – Ellie by Mike Wu
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The zoo is closing! Ellie and her friends want to save their home, but Ellie's just a baby elephant, and she doesn't know what she can do to help. While the other animals are busy working, Ellie finds a brush and some paints, and gives the zoo a big splash of color!
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Ask your little learner which sound mice, lions, and birds make. Run your finger under the words "squeak," "roar," and "chirp." This will connect the animal sounds to the words on the page. Practice making animal sounds together.
- Ask your little one if they can guess how Ellie feels throughout the book. For example, ask them to look at the picture and guess how Ellie feels when it seems like everyone has a talent but her.
- Talk about the pictures. Ask your child to identify what Ellie uses to paint pictures, the colors she uses, and what is in the pictures she makes.
#SING – The Paintbrush on the Paper
Source: Storytime Hooligans
(Tune: The Wheels on the Bus)
The paintbrush on the paper goes
swish swish swish,
swish swish swish,
swish swish swish.
The paintbrush on the paper goes
swish swish swish
all day long.
The Play-Doh on the table goes
squish squish squish,
squish squish squish,
squish squish squish.
The Play-Doh on the table goes
squish squish squish
all day long.
The crayon on the paper goes
scribble scribble scribble,
scribble scribble scribble,
scribble scribble scribble.
The crayon on the paper goes
scribble scribble scribble
all day long.
EXPLORE – Cotton Creations
Materials:
- 3-5 cotton swabs or 5-10 cotton balls
- Paper
- Glue
- Water soluble paint or food color
- Crayons
Gather the materials and let your little one's imagination soar! Here are a few ideas:
- Use cotton swabs or cotton balls as paint brushes.
- Use cotton balls and glue to create sculptures.
- Use cotton balls and glue to create a collage on paper. Provide crayons or markets for coloring.
#JOIN – Attend a program virtually or in person as we celebrate creativity and imagination.
Pop-up Storytime
Join us for a storytime either outside of our library or in the community! Your child loves singing, dancing, playing and reading! Gather them around for a storytime they won’t forget! We’ll read rhythmic stories together and add songs and movements to make it a wonderful time for all.
- Tuesday, September 7 – 10:00 am – Highlands Regional Library Lawn - 1826 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
- Wednesday, September 8 – 10:00 am – West Library Parking Area - 1425 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32221
- Wednesday, September 8 – 10:00 am – Island at Jarboe Park - 510 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
- Thursday, September 9 – 10:00 am – Mandarin South Library Park - 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
- Friday, September 10 – 10:00 am – Mandarin Library Lawn - 3330 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Virtual Little Movers & Shakers
Let’s get the wiggles out! This music-based program is for children from birth to pre-k and their families. Through books, songs, and movement activities we will build pre-literacy skills. Get moving with Lines That Wiggle by Candace Whitman and I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont.
