Storytime: G is for Geese
Mother Goose has introduced timeless rhymes, songs and stories to children across the globe, but have you observed the role of the “goose” in today’s literature? Not only is she silly and inquisitive, but she’s friendly, kind, and smart, not to mention a significant part of an ecosystem.
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
Dancing and creating music provide an outlet for children to express themselves creatively. It encourages them to invent their moves, compose their songs, and unleash their imagination, fostering both creativity and self-confidence. – The Learning Center
Activity
Select a favorite song from your youth and share it with your child as you move and dance to the rhythm. You can choose to add simple props or noise makers like socks, scarves, wooden spoons, etc. to your dance.
Books Presented
The Goose Egg by Liz Wong
Silly Suzy Goose by Petr Horáček
Geese by Aaron Carr
Duck, Duck, Goose! by John Hare
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Ten Little Goslings
Ten little goslings line up in a row (stand up straight)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.
They walk behind their mother waddling to and fro (waddle walk)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.
Down to the big pond, where the water’s slow (make large circle with both arms)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.
They dive in the water above and below (bend knees up and down)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.
They swim all around, and swim right out of sight (make swimming motions)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And they say, “Good night.” (wave good-bye)
Source: Magical Library Book Bug
Gosling in the Egg
Gosling in the egg
Sits so still
Will she come out?
Yes! She will!
Adapted from Jbrary
Goosey Goosey Gander
Goosey goosey gander,
Where did you wander?
Upstairs? Downstairs?
Or in the _________ chair?
Silly Dance Contest
By Jim Gill
Dance any way you want to
Dance any way you please
Dance any way you want to
But stop when I say freeze. Repeat.
Jump as high as you want to…
Dance as fast as you want to…
Dance as slow as you want to…
Crafts and Activities
Goose Coloring Page
Goose Paper Plate Craft
Additional Books
Moose, Goose, and Mouse by Mordicai Gerstein
Silly Goose's Big Story by Keiko Kasza
Goose on the Loose by Phil Roxbee Cox
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