For over 20 years the children of San Antonio have been calling in to Dial-A-Story to hear a children's story. The children's librarians record new stories every Tuesday and Friday, one in English and one in Spanish.
Just call 210.207.4466 to listen!
Opening song: Hello Friends! by Dr. Jean
Read: "Shapes" by Shelley Rotner and Anne Woodhull
Watch the video together and remember that you can pause at any time to discuss the book with your child.
Find this book at a SAPL location on our online catalog.
Finger play: Shapes
Action song: Shape Song For Kids
Extension activity: For this activity, you will need at least 3 different colors of sidewalk chalk. Start by showing your child a picture of a rainbow; then you can draw an outline of a basic shape on the sidewalk or a piece of black construction paper. Next, show them how to trace the outer edge of the shape with one color. Have them trace the shape again with a different color and then another. They will have fun making rainbow circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. From Retro Toddler by Anne H. Zachry.
Opening song: Hello Song for Children
Read: "Roly Poly Pangolin" by Anna Dewdney
Watch the video together and remember that you can pause at any time to discuss the book with your child.
Find this book at a SAPL location on our online catalog.
Action song: Roly Poly
Action rhyme: Roll Roll Sugarbabies
Extension activity: Show your child how to roll a handful of Play-Doh into a hot dog shape. Have them pinch off a small piece and use the tips of their thumbs, index finger, and middle finger to make several balls. Encourage them to keep working so that they are smooth and round as possible. If necessary, remind them to keep the ring and pinkie fingers tucked inside their palm. Make sure to keep a watchful eye on your child so they do not put any Play-Doh in their mouth. From Retro Toddler by Anne H. Zachry.
Opening song: "Hello Friends" by Dr. Jean
Read: "Bear & Hare: Where's Bear?" by Emily Gravett
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Action song: "Jack In The Box"
Finger play: "Here is the Beehive"
Action rhyme: "Someone is Hiding"
Extension activity: Have your child close her eyes while you hide a beanbag within a defined area. When she finds the beanbag, it’s her turn to hide it while you close your eyes. From "The Toddler's Busy Book" by Trish Kuffner.
Opening song: "Hi, Hello, and How Are You?"
Action song: "Bubble, Bubble, Pop!"
Read: "In The Small, Small Pond" by Denise Fleming
Find this book at a SAPL location on our online catalog.
Movement song: "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"
Goodbye song: "Now It's Time To Say Goodbye"
Extension activity: Different animals visited the pond during different seasons. Talk about what animals visited when it was cold/winter outside. What animals visited when it was summer/warm? Get some construction paper and draw/color one or two of the pond animals together!
