Monthly Archives: July 2012
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Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea
Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jessica in Books & ReadingDinosaur can conquer anything – a bowl of spaghetti, a big pile of leaves, even dreaded talking grown-ups! But dinosaur is about to meet his biggest challenge yet…bedtime! Will dinosaur be able to beat bedtime and stay up all night or has he finally met his match? This one is sure to get a lot [...]
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Transitioning to a “Big” Kid Bed
Posted on July 24, 2012 by Children's Department Staff in Books & Reading, ParentingMoving from a crib to a “big” bed can be a big change for little ones. Here’s some advice on knowing when the time has come and how to make it easier for your child. Some clues that your child is ready for a toddler bed are if your child is climbing out of the [...]
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Fluffy sheep craft
Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jennifer in CraftsCreate a fun, simple sheep from a small paper plate, cottonballs, black construction paper and googly eyes (or make your own eyes from white paper). Sheep go with so many great bedtime stories. Some of our favorites are: Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton Counting Ovejas by Sarah Weeks No Sleep for the Sheep by [...]
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The Goodnight Book for Moms and Little Ones Edited by Alice Wong and Lena Tabori
Posted on July 17, 2012 by Children's Department Staff in Books & Reading, CraftsThe Goodnight Book for Moms and Little Ones is a delightful anthology perfect for bedtime reading. It has a little of everything—from poems and songs to folktales from around the world. With excerpts from children’s literature, you can introduce your younger children to classics such as the Phantom Tollbooth, The Little Prince, and a Midsummer [...]
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Retell a story using stacking cups
Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jennifer in Activities, StorytellingHelp your child learn to retell a story using stacking cups. Print out pictures from the most important events from the story. You could use a common fairy tale or a book you have read together several times. You may need to scan photos and then cut them out if you can’t draw them or find [...]
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I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey
Posted on July 6, 2012 by Jennifer in Activities, Books & Reading, ParentingTry this book for great ideas to make bedtime a time for loving connection between you and your child. I learned about Becky Bailey’s parenting books in a class I took at K-State Center for Child Development, and my Parents As Teachers person also brought up this book as one of her favorite recommendations for [...]
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Bedtime Storybook Box
Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jennifer in Books & ReadingCheck out the “Bedtime” storybook box. Kits like this box get checked out for three weeks, and come with other media or activities in addition to books on a theme. This is a “toddler” box with books appropriate for ages one and up. The contents of the Bedtime box include: Bedtime Kiss for Little Fish [...]
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen
Posted on July 2, 2012 by Children's Department Staff in Books & ReadingJane Yolen knows how much pre-schoolers love dinosaurs. And how much they hate bedtime. She brings those two elements together to show toddlers how not to behave when it’s time for bed. Colorful dinosaurs complete with teddy bears and toys protest against bedtime. Their human parents struggle to put their dino children to bed and [...]
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Flashlight scavenger hunt
Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jennifer in ActivitiesPut out some items from a favorite bedtime book, turn out the lights and then let kids find them with a flashlight. We did this at a pajama party at the library, but it would be fun at a slumber party or just with your own kids. We used Goodnight, Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. [...]
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