Lakeshore Learning has both large and small scarves. Hand out a scarf to each child, and then the children use them to wave in the breeze, put them on their heads, or use them as superhero capes. You may want to do simple movement activities with toddlers and preschoolers using scarves or beanbags. Other common movement songs that most families are likely to be familiar with are “Sally Go Round the Sun” and “Wheels on the Bus.” You may want to use movement songs and dances that you already use in your regular storytimes, such as “Head and Shoulders” or “Shake Your Sillies Out.” The audience is likely to know some other common dances, including the classic “The Hokey Pokey,” which would motivate parents to join in, too! Try those familiar dances, and add just one new dance at each party so people don’t feel overwhelmed.
Books to read at the beginning, middle, and end: to give the whole crowd a chance to catch their breath.Quiet reading area: for those wanting a break.Hydration: be sure to have water and other beverages, so participants stay hydrated.Crowd control: you don’t want an uncontrolled “mosh pit” situation where the young children can accidentally hurt each other.Sound equipment: make sure the CD or MP3 player has great speakers, and you will also need a microphone for the leader.Props: scarves, beanbags, shakers, hula hoops, pompoms, and other items you may already use in storytime.
If you are not that person, hire someone. They can help to attract new audience members for your regular storytimes or to kick off the summer reading program.ĭance party programs are relatively free-form, but you need a leader who is willing to dance and move, similar to an aerobics or Zumba instructor. How about “Move and Groove,” “Baby Bandstand,” or “Toddler Soul Train”? Dance party programs are normally a stand-alone, special storytime activity, not a regular weekly event. You can think of a fun name for this special storytime. Dance party programs are one of the latest innovations in storytime, encouraging movement and exercise as well as self-expression and the enjoyment of music.
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