Doing storytimes on specific animals or concepts is one of my favorite things to do! I find a lot of hidden gem books that I might not otherwise have considered for storytime. This week’s theme was Pigs! So let’s jump in for all things piggy.
Here’s the full storytime script below:
Opening Song: We sang our opening song, and then got started!
Opening Question: What do you know about pigs?
Sign of the Day:
Transition: Today we’re going to read stories and sign songs about Pigs! But first, let’s warm up and sing a song.
Song: I’m a Little Piggy
I’m a little piggy Short and stout Here are my ears Here is my snout When I see the Farmer in the dell, I oink, oink, oink and wiggle my tail.
Transition: Great job! So we know a little about pigs, but let’s take a look at a nonfiction book and learn a little more! Nonfiction books tell us facts about things.
Book:Pig Piggy Pigs by Bonnie Bader
A cute, simple little book to learn about pigs!
Transition: Did you know that pigs could be a few different colors? They can be white, pink, black, auburn, gray, and more! I know a rhyme that will use a couple of those colors. Let’s learn them in ASL before we do our rhyme.
Rhyme: Two Mother Pigs
Two mother pigs lived in a pen (show thumbs) Each had four babies, and that made ten (show fingers & thumbs) These four babies were black as night (thumb in palm, wiggle fingers) These four babies were black and white (switch hands, repeat) But all eight babies loved to play And they rolled and rolled in the mud all day (roll hands) At night, with their mother, they curled up in a heap (clasp hands) And squealed and squealed till they fell fast asleep.
Transition: Great job! We learned some great ASL signs. Do you think you can practice them at home? Sometimes I like to take a walk and sign the colors I see. I bet you can try that, too! Ok, let’s take a book break and go on a Pignic! Wait… A PIGnic? Hmm,I haven’t heard of that before, have you! What do you think a pignic is? Let’s see!
Book: Pignic by Matt Phelan
This book is about a family of pigs who go on a picnic and do some familiar picnic activities. The book has sparse text, but some fun illustrations that allow kids to connect. It’s the perfect little break of a book and is a fun addition to storytime!
Transition: That was so fun! Did you notice the big bad wolf in there? That reminds me of another story… Do you know which one I’m talking about? Yes! The 3 Little Pigs! But before we tell the story, let’s learn a rhyme that will help us.
Rhyme: The Three Little Pigs
Here is a house made of straw so bright, Here is a house made of twigs so light, Here is a house made of bricks so strong, Here are the little pigs all day long. Along came the wolf, huffing and puffing with all his might, And blew the straw and twig houses out of sight!
Transition: Great job! Now that we know the storyline a little, let’s hear the whole thing!
Felt: The Three Little Pigs
I made this quick little felt to use for the story of the Three Little Pigs. I will typically teach the kids the main phrase of “Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin!” and then we all blow out a big breath before I take a house from the board and throw it up into the air. The kids LOVE that.
Transition: Fantastic! I think we have just enough time to get out our shakers and have some fun with them!
Shakers: We did a sampling of songs and rhymes with our egg shakers, but none were “on-theme” this time.
Closing: Thanks so much for spending a little time of your day with me! Now we’re ready to sing goodbye song and move on to our craft!
Librarian Ginny 