Welcome Song: (to the tune of Farmer and the Dell)
We clap and sing hello,
We clap and sing hello,
With our friends at storytime,
We clap and sing hello!
(wave, stomp, march, wiggle, blink, waddle)
Alphabet Song: Use shakers while singing!
Introduce Letter:
Show kids a flashcard of the letter U.
Sing “The U says uuu, the U says uuu, every letter makes a sound, the U says uuu.”
Book 1: A Unicorn Named Sparkle by Amy Young
Activity: Sing “The Grand Ol’ Duke of York” – emphasize “up”
Book 2: Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems
Activity: Play the under game!
Put out a bunch of upside down cups. Place a small object under one of the cups. Have the kids take turns picking a cup to see if they can find the object.