Storytime: Adventures in the Dark
Some children are afraid of the dark, but with careful conversations, they can discover that, even in the dark or night time, they can find light and even an adventure!
Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
“Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child’s brain for all future learning and development. This is called “serve and return,” and it takes two to play!” – https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/5-steps-for-brain-building-serve-and-return/
Activity
Try to observe a “serve” from your child. Did she point at something or make a sound or facial expression? Then “return” the “serve” with an acknowledgement, hug, smile, etc. Try this a couple of times a day. When you return a “serve”, your child knows that their thoughts and feelings are understood.
Books Presented
![Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Jonathan Stutzman Book cover for Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Jonathan Stutzman](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tiny-t-rex-and-the-very-dark-dark.jpg)
Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Jonathan Stutzman
![The Keeper of the Stars by Jennifer Harris Book cover for The Keeper of the Stars by Jennifer Harris](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-keeper-of-the-star.jpg)
Keeper of the Stars by Jennifer Harris
![Night Animals by Gianna Marino Book cover for Night Animals by Gianna Marino](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/night-animals-by-gianna-marino.jpg)
Night Animals by Gianna Marino
![A Happy Place by Britta Teckentrup Book cover for A Happy Place by Britta Teckentrup](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/a-happy-place.jpg)
A Happy Place by Britta Teckentrup
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Looking for Some Stars
Far, far, far,
We’re looking for some stars.
Far, far, far,
We’re looking for some stars.
We think that we will take a look underneath the ________ book.
Far, far, far,
We’re looking for some stars. 5,4,3,2,1!
Can You Shake Your Egg With Me?
(Tune: London Bridge)
Can you shake your egg with me?
Shake your egg along with me
It’s as easy as can be
Now put it on your tummy!
(head, knee, ear, etc.)
Source: Jbrary
Roly Poly
(Tune: “Frère Jacques”)
Roly poly, roly poly
Up, up, up
up, up, up
Roly roly poly
roly roly poly
down, down, down
down, down, down
Repeat with: out/in, fast/slow
Source: Jbrary
Shake My Sillies Out
I’ve gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
And wiggle my waggles away
I’ve gotta clap, clap, clap my crazies out…
I’ve gotta jump, jump, jump my jiggles out…
I’ve gotta yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out…
I’ve gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out.
Crafts and Activities
![Family observing the stars coloring page Family observing the stars coloring page](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Coloriage-famille-observant-les-etoiles-e1721166476792.webp)
Stargazing Coloring Page
![Flashlight paper craft Flashlight paper craft](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/flashlightcraft-e1721245617654.jpg)
Flashlight Craft
Additional Books
![Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming Book cover for Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ellas-night-lights.jpg)
Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming
![My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith Book cover for My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/my-thoughts-have-wings.jpg)
My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith
![Flashlight by Lizi Boyd Book cover for Flashlight by Lizi Boyd](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/flashlight.jpg)
Flashlight by Lizi Boyd
![Bowwow Powwow by Brenda J. Child Book cover for Bowwow Powwow by Brenda J. Child](https://www.madisonlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bowwow-powwow.jpg)
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