Not ready for bed yet? We'll get cozy this week for some sleepytime fun that's sure to keep you awake. Yawn...
#READ: Sheep Go to Sleep by Nancy Shaw
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It's time for bed but the sheep just can't settle down. Never fear, a trusty sheepdog is here to help. What will it take to get these restless sheep to bed? A hug? A blanket? A drink of water? Will this dedicated collie ever get these bleating sheep to sleep? From the team behind the bestselling SHEEP IN A JEEP, this sweet and silly sleepytime tale is perfect for anyone putting a demanding little one to bed.
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Use your fingers to count along with the story.
- Count the five sheep on the page. After collie gives one sheep a hug and it falls asleep, how many are still awake? Continue as each sheep falls asleep.
- Act out the story:
- Wink, hug, snore, tap a rhythm with hands or feet, close your eyes and pretend to sleep.
- As you read, define words your little one might not know. E.g.,
- Stroll- to walk
- Thickets- bushes
- Collie- a type of dog
- Snug- comfortable and warm
- Quilt- blanket
- Weary grin- sleepy smile
- Drowse- sleep
- Ask your little one to try to identify the other animals (fireflies, bird, skunk, owls) that appear in the first few pages.
#SING: Ten Little Creatures
(Tune: One Little, Two Little)
1 little, 2 little, 3 little rabbits
4 little, 5 little, 6 little rabbits
7 little, 8 little, 9 little rabbits
10 little rabbits sleeping!
1 little, 2 little, 3 little giraffes
4 little, 5 little, 6 little giraffes
7 little, 8 little, 9 little giraffes
10 little giraffes sleeping!
1 little, 2 little, 3 little birds
4 little, 5 little, 6 little birds
7 little, 8 little, 9 little birds
10 little birds sleeping!
1 little, 2 little, 3 little fireflies
4 little, 5 little, 6 little fireflies
7 little, 8 little, 9 little fireflies
10 little fireflies sleeping!
#EXPLORE: Bedtime Scavenger Hunt
Materials:
- Bedtime supplies, e.g.,
- Pajamas
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hairbrush
- Stuffed animals
- Blankets
- Book
- Nightlight
- Snack
Instructions:
- Before bedtime, hide your little one's bedtime supplies around their room, bathroom, and nearby areas.
- Go through your bedtime routine together.
- What do we do first? Do we put on our pajamas?
- As they identify each step of their bedtime routine, have them search for the supplies to do it.
- First we need to find our pajamas! Where could they be?
- After they find the supplies, have them complete the bedtime task before moving on to the next search.
- We found our pajamas! Let's put them on and then you can tell me what we do next to get ready for bed.
Optional: If they need help searching, you can tell them they are "hotter" (close to the item) or "colder" (further from the item).
#JOIN: We would love to see you at one of our in-person or virtual programs!
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 featuring If I Were a Kangaroo: A Bedtime Tale by Mylisa Larsen and Good Night Like This by Mary Murphy.
Little Readers
G is for goodnight! This literacy-based program is for children from birth to pre-k and their families. We will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to develop the pre-literacy skills your little ones need to get ready to read and write. We will share If I Were a Kangaroo: A Bedtime Tale by Mylisa Larsen and Good Night Like This by Mary Murphy.
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 Bedtime Ballet by Kallie George and Nighttime Symphony by Timbaland.
