Construction Story Time (OUTDOOR 2021)

They’re rebuilding the playground next to the gazebo where we hold storytime so I decided to embrace it and do a construction-theme. 🙂

Welcome Song: Clap and Sing Hello (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)
We clap and sing hello,
We clap and sing hello,
With our friends at story time,
We clap and sing hello!

We tap and sing hello (tap knees) //
We stretch and sing hello (stretch arms up) //
We wave and sing hello (wave)
Source: Storytime Katie

Song: The Wheels on the Bus

Book: Construction Zoo by Jennifer Thorne; pictures by Susie Hammer

Rhyming book perfect for storytime that showcases construction vehicles as well as zoo animals that the kids can imitate.

Song: Itsy, Bitsy Spider

Song: Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Book: Little Excavator by Anna Dewdney

Rhyming book about a little excavator who’s too small to do the big jobs the other trucks can do. Will he EVER find a way to help?

Recorded Song: The Goldfish — Laurie Berkner Band

Recorded Song: Shake Your Sillies Out — Raffi

Book: The Little Dump Truck by Margery Cuyler; illustrated by Bob Kolar

Rhyming book about a Little Dump Truck who loves his job! Quick read and a great way to wrap up storytime.

Goodbye Song: It’s Time To Say Goodbye to All Our Friends
It’s time to say goodbye to all our friends, (tap knees)
Goodbye!
It’s time to say goodbye to all our friends,
Goodbye!
It’s time to say goodbye …
Wave your hands and wink your eye!
Oh, it’s time to say goodbye to all our friends,
Goodbye! (wave)
Source: Sunflower Storytime