storytime_and_baby_program_training_resources_ypwg
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Storytime and baby program training resources
Welcome to the training modules to guide you in creating engaging early years programs.
Setting up the space
Themes and choosing books for storytime
Establishing rapport and connection
- Talking and listening
- Making space for children to respond
- Asking open questions
Welcome / hello songs
Using the same welcome song each week sets the scene and becomes familiar and children and families will join in as they learn the songs. Even babies will recognise a familiar tune.
- Jbrary have a Youtube playlist of lots of hello and goodbye songs. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuV8woqMSnY2MpjuYfPERja You could try this song:
Songs and rhymes
Using scarves, musical instruments and other props
Parent tips
Craft and other support activities
Kids yoga
Baby sign language
Circle songs
- riding in a buggy (A4 paper boxes as buggies)
Nametags
- “welcome today friends of mine” song with nametags
Recognising the letters of the alphabet
- where is my “A”? also with key sign language
Dancing
- Teddy bear, teddy bear turn around
- Hokey Pokey
Housekeeping and statistics
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