Simply Irresistible: Storytimes for newborns to two years Instructor: Colleen Willis [email protected] An Infopeople Workshop Spring 2008
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Simply Irresistible:
Storytimes for newborns to two years
Instructor: Colleen Willis [email protected]
An Infopeople Workshop Spring 2008
This Workshop Is Brought to You By the Infopeople Project Infopeople is a federally-funded grant project supported by the California State Library. It provides a wide variety of training to California libraries. Infopeople workshops are offered around the state and are open registration on a first-come, first-served basis. For a complete list of workshops, and for other information about the project, go to the Infopeople website at infopeople.org.
Introductions
“ Every baby needs a lap.” Henry Robin
Mood Music
0-12 months
Lullabies Soothing Calming
12-24 months
Traditional Songs
Workshop Overview
Baby Brain Development Developmental Abilities Early Literacy Skills Storytime Components for 0-12 and 12-24 Months
Music and Movement 0-12 and 12-24 months
Hello Song
“Understanding Brain Development in Young Children” By Seth Brotherson
Baby Brain Development
“The first years last forever”
What do we know about brain development?
MYTH or FACT?
At birth the brain is fully developed, just like one’s heart or stomach.
FACT
Most of the brain cells are formed before birth, but most of the connections among cells are made during infancy and early childhood.
MYTH or FACT?
The brain’s development depends entirely on the genes with which you are born.
FACT
Early experience and interaction with the environment are most critical in a child’s brain development.
MYTH or FACT?
A toddler’s brain is less active than the brain of a college student.
FACT
A three-year-old toddler brain is twice as active as an adult’s brain.
MYTH or FACT?
Talking to a baby is not important because he or she can’t understand what you are saying.
FACT
Talking to young children establishes foundations for learning language during early critical periods when learning is easiest for a child.
MYTH or FACT?
Children need special help and specific educational toys to develop their brainpower.
FACT
What children need most is loving care and new experiences, not costly toys. Talking, singing, playing, and reading are some of the key activities that build a child’s brain.
Music and Movement
Touch Your Toes to Your Nose
Developmental Abilities
www.zerotothree.org
Key Topics
•Brain Development •Child Development •Early Language and Literacy •Play
1 Month Prefer black and white Focus 8-12 inches away Hear very well Prefer human faces Recognize parents’ voices Adapted from American Academy of Pediatrics. “Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, Fourth Edition” (Bantam Books, 2005)
3 Months
Watch faces closely Open and shut hands Grab and shake toys Follow many objects with eyes Smile at parents’ voices Babble and imitate sounds Stretch legs out and kick when on tummy or back Raise head and chest when lying on tummy Enjoy playing with other people
7 Months
Roll over Sit up Reach for objects with hands Support whole weight on legs when held upright Develop full color vision and mature distance vision Use voice to express joy and displeasure Babble chains (ba-ba-ba-ba) Distinguish emotions by tone of voice Struggle to get objects out of reach Enjoy peek-a-boo Respond to name Explore objects with hands and mouth Show an interest in mirror images
12-24 Months
Sit without assistance Get into hands and knees position Pull self to stand up Walk Pincer grasp (thumb and forefinger) Say “Dada” and “Mama” Use exclamations such as “Uh Oh!” Respond to “no” and simple verbal requests Imitate words Use simple gestures like waving and shaking head “no” Explore objects by (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping) Find hidden objects easily Look at a correct picture when an image is named
Parent Benefits
Building bonds with their baby Chance to measure how their baby is developing compared to other children Creating friendships with other parents
Music and Movement 0-12 and 12-24 Months
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Prep Time
Prep 6 weeks 20 minutes of planned storytime 15 minutes free play after activity 30 min. Set-up and 30 min. clean-up
Sample Storytime
Free Play Activity
0-12 months Blocks Musical toys Mirror Bath books Stackers Puppets 12-24 months Climbing mats Tunnels Puzzles Shape sorters Pull toys Touch and feel books
Start-Up Costs
Baby wipes Clorox Anywhere Baby doll Blankets Plastic tubs Baby Einstein Puppets Baby Toys Shakers Scarves Balls Climbing Mat Tunnel Parachute Bean bags Foam teddy bears Felt circles Bubbles
Parent Patter
Why should you read to your baby?
It’s fun.
It’s a bonding experience.
It helps him understand the world around him.
It encourages language development.
It encourages imagination and creativity.
It makes parenting easier.
Storytime Planning Sheet Question #1
Professional Resources
Early Literacy Storytimes @ Your Library
By Ghoting and Martin-Diaz
Babies in the Library
By Jane Marino
Mother Goose on the Loose
By Betsy Diamant-Cohen
Lapsit Services for the Very Young II
By Linda Ernst
Reading Magic
By Mem Fox
Music and Movement 0-12 and 12-24 months
My Ups and Downs
What is early literacy?
Early literacy is what children learn about reading and writing before they actually learn to read and write.
6 Pre-Reading Skills
Print Motivation Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Narrative Skills Print Awareness Letter Knowledge
Print Motivation
Having interest and enjoyment in books.
Begin reading books early Make book sharing a special time Let your baby see you reading Visit your public library often
www.getreadytoread.org
Phonological Awareness The ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words.
Singing songs is a good way to help your child hear syllables in words.
Add actions to songs to help break down language into separate words.
Make up your own silly nonsense rhymes.
Vocabulary Knowing the names of things.
Read together every day.
When reading, name pictures as you point to them.
Talk with your child about what is going on around you.
When your baby babbles or your child talks, listen carefully and answer.
Narrative Skills Ability to describe things and events and to tell stories.
Talk to your child about what you are doing.
Tell your child stories.
Encourage your child to tell you about things.
Read favorite books again and again.
Print Awareness Noticing print in the environment, knowing how to handle a book and understanding how to follow words on a page.
Read aloud everyday.
Point to each word on a page as you read it.
Use board or cloth books and have your child hold the book.
Letter Knowledge Knowing that letters are different from each other.
Help your child see and feel different shapes as you play.
Point out letters on toys, food boxes and on objects around the house.
Talk with your child about what is the same and what is different between two things.
Storytime Planning Sheet Question #2
Music and Movement 0-12 months and 12-24 months
Shoo Fly
Storytime Space
Consider Your Space
Strollers Nursing station Safety plugs Easy access to room/area Changing tables available for moms and dads?
Temperature Equipment: remember you will have a significant amount of props to set up Table and chair set up
Storytime Planning Sheet Question #3
Floorplan
Fingerplays
Ritual: type of repetition Ritual provides shared experience that has meaning for participants and helps define program.
Children and parents love them.
If you didn’t already know how important, try leaving one of your rituals out. Programs feel incomplete.
Belly Button Rhymes 0-12 months
Stretching Songs 0-12 months
Group Exercise Baby Doll Fingerplays and Action Rhymes
Fingerplays
Would anyone like to share a fingerplay they brought with them?
Storytime Planning Sheet Question #4
Music and Movement 12-24 months
Spin Again
Suggested Age Breakdown Hug-A-By Baby 0-12 months Stepping Up 12-24 months Toddler Time 24-36 months 3,4,5 Jump and Jive
To register or not to register that is the question.
Timing
Offer class in a series Back to back classes 10:00am-12noon
Storytime Planning Sheet Questions #5 and #6
Tips for Reading With Baby
A few minutes at a time is O.K.
Talk or sing about the pictures.
Make the story come alive.
Create books together.
Make books part of your daily routine.
Meal times In the car Grocery store Nap time Bath time Bed Time
Book Selection
Short in length Wordless or simple text Big enough for whole group to see Bold colors Books with familiar objects, animals, people, colors
Book Sharing
0-12 months I Kissed the Baby By Mary Murphy I Went Walking By Sue Williams 12-24 months
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Dialogic Reading Make Reading a Game!
Ask “what” questions.
Follow answers with questions.
Repeat what your child says.
Help your child as needed.
Praise and encourage your child.
Follow your child’s interests.
Music and Movement 12-24 months
Wiggle Wiggle
Nursery Rhymes
Easy way to promote literacy Sound families Builds vocabulary Onomatopoeia Builds storytelling skills
0-12 and 12-24 months Nursery Rhyme
Puppets and Flannel Boards
Puppet Song The little mice are creeping 0-12 and 12-24 months 12-24 months
Group Exercise Puppets and Flannel Boards
Music and Movement 12-24 months
The Nothing Wrong Song
Handouts
Flyer Welcome letter Rhyme Sheet Evaluation
Outreach
Where do we find parents with children under 2 years of age?
Child care centers Professional associations Parent education groups Head Start Family support agencies Relocation centers Hospitals, pediatricians Early childhood educators
Additional Baby Programs
Infant CPR/first aid Baby sign-language Baby yoga Baby massage Nutritionist Speech Pathologist Audiologist
Music and Props
Group Exercise Music and Props
12-24 months
Throw Your Teddy Bear On the Count of Five Shakey Shakey
Grants
ELF Grant Early Learning with Families Target Grant Early Childhood Reading
Music and Movement
Clap Your Hands