November 28 - Wonder

Theme: Wonder

Stories:
The Night Gardener by Terry Fan and Eric Fan
Stars by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Marla Frazee

Song:
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
"We Call it Fall" by Brian Vogan

App-tivity: SmartBoard  Draw a star.

Extend story time:
Discuss the wonders of stories. Choose your child's favorite. What does the story make you wonder about? Is it feelings? Is it place? Is it a wonder from one of senses? Ask wonder questions throughout the book. Look for "w" words and say the "w" letter sound.

I Wonder (Celebrating Daddies Doin' Work) by Doyin Richards. Dad's can wonder what their children think of the things they do for their kids.

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown. A child wonders what is on top of the old abandoned railway.
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles by Michelle Cuevas and illustrated by Erin. E. Stead.

November 14 - N is for Not

Theme: What Not

Stories:
Sometimes It's Turkey, Sometimes It's Feathers by Lorna Balian and Lecia Balian
Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Chad Cameron

Song:
"Turkey Song" by the Kiboomers
"We Call it Fall" by Brian Vogan

App-tivity: SmartBoard (write the Word of the Day!)

Extend story time:
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert - use this story to talk about what you may NOT see at first. Then, go outside and find leaves to make your own Leaf Man!