AM Baby Lap-sit Storytime

Activity	Title/Song/Script	Early Literacy Element
Opening Song	“Hello Everybody”	Consistently introduces storytime, prepares children to listen, also incorporates repetitve movements that help children with fine motor skills.
Welcome	Say hello, and give parents the opportunity to introduce themselves and their baby.Advertise upcoming programs for parents, teens, and children.	Creates sense of community, introduces new parents to all of the opportunities for their children at the library, and give parents a little time to socialize and meet other parents. Discussing upcoming events help promote a sense of community and the library itself.
Song	“The Hippopotamus Got on a City Bus” song	Encourages phonological awareness,  has a lot fun bounces, and helps with basic motor skills.
Book	Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell	Story increases children’s phonological awareness, literacy, visual literacy and oral literacy.
Song	“Mmh Ahh Went the Little Green Frog” Song	Has some unique sounds that increase phonological awareness and speech.
Talking Point	Literacy Tip for Parents: read and repeat! Read and sing their favorite songs as often as you can. Repeated fun strengthens language and love of reading!	Teaching parents good literacy habits and increasing child engagement allows the children to reap the maximum benefit from each literacy experience.
Book	Brown Bear Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr.	Story increases children’s phonological awareness, literacy, visual literacy and oral literacy.
Play	“Peak A Boo” Lap Song	Demonstrates object permanence, encourages cognitive development, gives parents a chance to bond, and its fun.
Book	Dog’s Noisy Day by Emma Dodd	Story increases children’s phonological awareness, literacy, visual literacy and oral literacy.
Song	“Lets Go Fly a Kite” Song with Scarves	Song and movement helps children with phonological awareness, spatial awareness, and another opportunity for some peekaboo play. ( Make sure parents drop the scarves on the babies).
Goodbye Song	“Thanks for Coming” Song ( use word “night” at the end)	Consistently concludes storytime,  and prepares children to transition from reading to play.
Stay and  Play	Soft toys are brought out and music is playing to encourage parents and babies to socialize	Improves social and cultural literacy skills and fosters sense of community. It also give parents and opportunity to meet other new parents.