Hoot Hoot Went the Little Brown Owl: Storytime Song Jbrary 2026-09-25 | Hoot Hoot Went the Little Brown Owl: Storytime Song
Swing Me Over the Ocean Jbrary 2019-11-17 | A super fun song for babies and toddlers. You can do it sitting and tilt little ones to the side. Or you can do it standing and swing little ones back and forth in your arms.Lyrics:Swing me over the oceanSwing me over the seaSwing me over the gardenAnd have me home for tea.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/home
Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Come Out of the Barn Jbrary 2019-09-24 | This rhyme is perfect for babies. Option to end in a tickle if baby likes that!Fingerplays and Tickles: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvswgtQ0nv1e9rxbqLJ_YSILyrics:Bumblebee, bumblebee,come out of the barn.With a bag of honeyUnder each arm!www.jbrary.com
Im a Little Dump Truck: Storytime Song Jbrary 2019-09-07 | Thank you Kat from the Brampton Public Library in Ontario for sending us this dump truck version of I'm a Little Teapot! Lyrics:I'm a great big dump truckFull of rocksHere is my enginehere is my boxWhen the crew is readyHere me shout,"Pull the levers and dump me out!"Shhhhhhhh.Kat's Notes:When I am doing this one I usually tell the kids to pretend they are big, plant my feet firmly and hold my arms out to give the sense of size. I also make my voice as deep and gravelly as I can.At the 'here is my engine' I hold my arms out in front in a square shape, at 'here is the box' I move my arms to behind me.At the 'hear me shout' I mime pulling the cord for the air horn (like we used to do as children when we saw a tractor-trailer LOL) and we all yell beep nice and loud and long. Mime pulling back levers and then tip backwards and make a shushing type sound as though rocks are sliding.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homePinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbrary
The Subway Song Jbrary 2019-08-27 | A huge thank you to Kat from the Brampton Public Library in Ontario for sending us this public transportation version of The Elevator Song.Hear all the different versions:The Elevator Song: youtu.be/mfrn5_v_eCMThe Ocean Song: youtu.be/e5tWFO_SSY8The Country Song: youtu.be/hcYfoIsFUm8The Carnival Song: youtu.be/t88D7Ed0zWYLyrics:Oh the city is bigAnd the city is wideSo we use the subwayWhen we want to take a ride.We go deep undergroundWhen we want to get aroundAnd the train doors openWith a big woosh sound!And the people get in And the people get outAnd the people get in And the people get outAnd the people get inAnd the people get outAnd the train zooms off!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/home
I Like Tacos! Storytime Song Jbrary 2019-08-15 | What is your favourite food? Try adding it to the song to create new verses.More songs great for school-age kids: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsNbrkYrZg2u3dEsNx25M-kLyrics:I like tacos, tacos, tacos, tacosI like tacosThey're the best for me.Guacamole on my nose?Guacamole on your nose?On my nose?On your nose!Ooooooohhhh(repeat with different body parts)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homePinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbrary
1, 2, 3, Babys On My Knee: Babytime Song Jbrary 2019-08-06 | Try inserting baby's name into the song for a more personalized experience. More babytime songs and rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptiwjCuPS-UxXaR_7Vel8y5Lap Bounces: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsS3mV_bEoJJT82qhZD5rUULyrics:1, 2, 3, Baby's on my kneeRooster crowsAnd away she/he goesWoooo! (lift baby into the air or tilt to the side)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homePinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbrary
Rainbow Colours Song Jbrary 2018-10-30 | Thank you to our friend Kate for teaching us this song that helps kids learn the colours of the rainbow. Try using it with scarves too and have the kids hold up their colour when you sing it.Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarLyrics:First comes red and orange tooShiny yellow, green, and bluePurple ends the pretty raysOnly seen on rainy daysFirst comes red and orange tooShiny yellow, green, and blueVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Charlie Over the Water: Lap Bounce Jbrary 2018-09-30 | Thank you, Katherine Hickey, for sending us this sweet lap bounce. Katherine says, " This one is a very old school lap bounce that I learned from watching a vintage story time video from the 80s. It's called Charlie Over the Water. I modify it by changing "Charlie" to the name of each baby in story time. This is also a nice way to celebrate the presence of each child and learning names."Lap Bounces Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsS3mV_bEoJJT82qhZD5rUULyrics:Charlie over the water,Charlie over the sea, Charlie catch a blackbird, can't catch me.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
You Are Here Today: Storytime Welcome Song Jbrary 2018-07-28 | Thank you to Katherine Hickey from the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma City for sending us this video. More hello and welcome songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuV8woqMSnY2MpjuYfPERjaLyrics:(name) is here today, (name) is here today, let's give a cheer, let's give a cheer, 'cuz (name) is here today.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Big A, Little A, Bouncing B Jbrary 2018-07-09 | A short and sweet rhyme for babies and toddlers.More babytime songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptiwjCuPS-UxXaR_7Vel8y5More lap bounces: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsS3mV_bEoJJT82qhZD5rUULyrics:Big A, little a, bouncing b,Baby is hiding and can’t see me.Peek a boo!Source: kcls.org/content/big-a-little-a Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Two Horsey Bounces Jbrary 2018-06-17 | These lap bounces are fun to share with babies and toddlers.More lap bounces: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsS3mV_bEoJJT82qhZD5rUUBabytime Songs and rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptiwjCuPS-UxXaR_7Vel8y5Lyrics:Giddy up, giddy up ride to town,Giddy up, giddy up, UP and DOWN.Giddy up faaaast, giddy up slowGiddy up, giddy up, giddy up, WHOA!Source: youtube.com/watch?v=Gt5y6bO9ihA Horsie, horsie, don't you stop,Just let your feet go clippety clop,Your tail goes swishand the wheels go round,Giddy up, giddy up we're homeward bound.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Ring Around the Rosy for Babytime Jbrary 2018-06-04 | Hello friends! We recently discovered this video from three years ago that we forgot to upload! Hence the difference in our appearances. This is how we do Ring Around the Rosie in babytime. We hope you enjoy!Lyrics:Ring around the rosiePocket full of posiesAshes, ashes,We all fall down!The cows are in the meadowEating buttercupsThunder, lightning,We all jump up!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Do as Im Doing: Storytime Action Song Jbrary 2018-05-21 | This song is great for getting kids up and moving. It also helps them learn how to follow simple directions, a skill they will need when they start school. More action and movement songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuiaiGBd14rkzjH6nWzy6a5Lyrics:Do as I'm doing, follow, follow me,Do as I'm doing, follow, follow me.If I do it high or low,If I do it fast or s-l-o-w...Do as I'm doing, follow, follow me,Repeat with marching motions, then go back to clapping to end song.Source: kcls.org/content/do-as-im-doing Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Rainbow Dancers: Storytime Scarf Chant Jbrary 2018-05-07 | A fun scarf rhyme to teach kids colours! Rainbow Dancers is from Dr. Pam Schiller’s 2006 album Start Smart Songs for 1s 2s and 3s. You can purchase the album on Dr. Schiller's website: http://pamschiller.com/index.aspxMore scarf songs and rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvzpB_c3sVKAY42r_qBVQ11Lyrics:Rainbow dancers let’s get readyHold your scarves nice and steady.You’ll hear the colors of the rainbow.Listen for your time to go.Shake red…Shake orange…Shake yellow…Shake green…Shake blue…Shake purple…Red scarves turn around,Orange scarves up and down.Yellow scarves reach up high,Green scarves fly, fly, fly.Blue scarves tickle your nose,Purple scarves touch your toes.Everybody dance around,Swirl your scarves up and down.Shake purple…Shake blue…Shake green…Shake yellow…Shake orange…Shake red…Rainbow dancers dance around,Scarves swirl up and down.Our colorful dance is at an end. Thank you, thank you, all my friends.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Wiggle, Wiggle, Little Finger: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2018-04-22 | Tickles are a fun way to help caregivers bond with the little ones. For more tickles check out our playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvswgtQ0nv1e9rxbqLJ_YSILyrics:Wiggle, wiggle little fingerWiggle, wiggle in the air.Wiggle, wiggle little fingerWiggle, wiggle come down THERE! (find a spot to tickle)Source: kcls.org/content/wiggle-wiggle-little-finger Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Shake Your Bell in the Air: Storytime Song Jbrary 2018-04-09 | You can sing this one with many different props! Egg Shaker Songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvvTJXzG2Ft2o93-ep3xMkpScarf Songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvzpB_c3sVKAY42r_qBVQ11Rhythm Sticks Songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuJE0x8IPL0X37a6UnW4l7qParachute Songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptvJDGNNqAA04YmMcJbU5nfTune: If You’re Happy and You Know ItLyrics:Shake your bell in the air, in the airShake your bell in the air, in the airShake your bell in the air and hold it right thereShake your bell in the air, in the airVerses: on the side/as you smile really wideWay down low/then smile and say helloVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Sweet Potatoes in the Pot: Multicultural Lap Bounce Jbrary 2018-03-25 | Thank you so much to Lisa Jordan and her colleague Chacha Centeno at the Sacramento Public Library for sending us these verses! Some of the families who attend their storytimes at the Arden Arcade branch contributed a few of the verses.Check out Jelly on the Plate: youtu.be/dIFLxZYd62IMore lap bounces: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsS3mV_bEoJJT82qhZD5rUULyrics:Sweet Potatoes in the pot,Sweet Potatoes in the pot,Mash them up, mash them up,Sweet potato pie. (tickle the baby). Naan on the tawa,Naan on the tawa, Turn it round, turn it round,Naan on the tawa. Mantu in the steamer,Mantu in the steamer,Wrap them up, wrap them up,Mantu in the steamer.Lumpia in the pan, lumpia in the panTurn it round, turn it roundLumpia in the pan Tamales in the steamer, tamales in the steamer,Wrap them up, wrap them upTamales in the steamerTortilla on the comal, tortilla on the comal, Flip it up, flip it up Tortilla on the comal.Arroz in the olla, arroz in the olla,Bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble,Arroz in the olla.Paleta on a stick, paleta on a stick, Eat it up, eat it up,Paleta on a stick. Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Jelly on the Plate: Storytime Bounce Jbrary 2018-03-02 | A super fun bounce for babies and toddlers! More lap bounces: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpsS3mV_bEoJJT82qhZD5rUULyrics:Jelly on the Plate, jelly on the plateWibble wobble, wibble wobbleJelly on the plateSausage in the pan, sausage in the panTurn them over, turn them overSausauge in the panBiscuits in the tin, biscuits in the tinShake them up, shake them upBiscuits in the tinSweeties in the jar, sweeties in the jarPick them out, pick them outSweeties in the jarGhosty in the house, ghosty in the houseTurn him out, turn him outGhosty in the houseCandles on the cake, candles on the cakeBlow them out, blow them outCandles on the cake whhhhhhhhhhhVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
A Big Sea Star: Storytime Song Jbrary 2018-02-14 | Our co-worker Kate wrote this song based on the Sea Life Sensory Solutions blog post by Cindy Chuan, Occupational Therapist at Your Kids OT. Thank you to Cindy for allowing us to share the song here! Visit her blog at: yourkidsot.com/blog/quick-ways-to-calm-down-sea-life-sensory-solutions Other Songs in this Series:An Orca Whale: youtu.be/Ef86Q-Wp9AsA Douglas Fir: youtu.be/hCc1og09_aoLyrics:A big sea star, a big sea starLittle cuddle clam, and a big sea starA big sea star, a big sea starLittle cuddle clam, and a big sea starA puffer fish, a puffer fish, Little cuddle clam and a big sea starA puffer fish, a puffer fish, Little cuddle clam and a big sea starVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Clean Up Songs Medley Jbrary 2018-01-29 | Singing a song during clean-up time can help get kids on board. Here's a few of our favourites!Passing Out and Collecting Props Song: youtu.be/P6uI7n9ukrYLyrics:Clean up, clean upTime to put the toys awayClean up, clean upTime to put the toys awayClean up, clean upEverybody everywhereClean up, clean upEverybody do your shareIt’s time to put the toys away,Toys away, toys awayIt’s time to put the toys awayPut them away for another dayVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Slice, Slice, The Bread Looks Nice: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2018-01-22 | We love doing this rhyme with babies and toddlers. You can point to their body parts or even try incorporating some tummy massage. For more babytime songs and rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptiwjCuPS-UxXaR_7Vel8y5For more food themed songs and rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptYrNn_a8KSyohvEnw-f5WgLyrics:Slice, sliceThe bread looks niceSpread, Spread Butter on the breadSome jam on topTo make it sweetAnd now it’s goodenough to eat.Yumyumyumtum (kiss baby’s tummy)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Green Zucchini: Storytime Song Jbrary 2018-01-11 | A silly song about food! You can use this one with any age. For babies and toddlers, have caregivers point to their body parts. Get older kids to suggest different foods. More food storytime songs and rhymes: youtube.com/watch?v=Tx61o23Vvns&list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptYrNn_a8KSyohvEnw-f5WgLyrics:Green zucchini, I like green zucchiniGreen zucchini, that’s what I like best.Do you like it on your head?Yes I like it on my head.On your head? On my head.OooooohhhhhhVerses: on my shirt, on my socksVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Happy New Year Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! Jbrary 2017-12-26 | Throwing a Noon Year's Eve party for the kids? Celebrating the new year at storytime? Check out our Zoom, Zoom, Zoom version perfect for the new year.Original Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: youtu.be/tMJ9pZ9W7jcExtra Verses: youtu.be/wu3LSyBxkicPirate Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: youtu.be/SOUWWaHlcDEZoom, Zoom, Zoom with Sign Language: youtu.be/rV3H6egzLIIHalloween Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: youtu.be/Lndb3KQSDb8Lyrics:Zoom, Zoom, ZoomThe year is changing soonZoom zoom zoomThe year is changing soonIf you want to make a wishHold it tight inside your fistZoom zoom zoomThe year is changing soon5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Peppermint Chant: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-12-11 | Thank you, Claire Agni, from the Anchorage Public Library for sending us this wintery chant! Pumpkin Chant: youtu.be/2NaLzr3w6OoWinter Songs and Rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuTmN4kc95ln7CeLVlSCvQRLyrics:Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint tea!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint knee!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint pie!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint eye!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint cake!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint shake!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint achoo!Peppermint, Peppermint,Peppermint bless you!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Chicken in the Library: Oral Story Jbrary 2017-11-27 | A funny, library themed oral story perfect for storytime. Works especially great with school-age kids. For a sample script see here: http://allaboutfrogs.org/funstuff/jokes/lbrry.htmlFor more oral stories see here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvRJz4akeUmey-8ZzceHAjBVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Mr. Wiggle and Mr. Waggle Oral Story Jbrary 2017-11-20 | We learned this oral story from the King County Library System. You can find the complete words listed here: kcls.org/content/mr-wiggle-and-mr-waggleIt can also be found in the book "What'll I Do With Baby-O" by Jane Cobb. Check out more oral stories: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvRJz4akeUmey-8ZzceHAjBVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Dance Like Snowflakes: Scarf Song Jbrary 2017-11-12 | A scarf song that's perfect for winter! Thank you to our friend Kate for sharing this one with us. Scarf Songs and Rhymes: youtube.com/watch?v=HvnQP2z7Z9M&list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvzpB_c3sVKAY42r_qBVQ11Winter Songs and Rhymes: youtube.com/watch?v=W9BTRpPK-TA&list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuTmN4kc95ln7CeLVlSCvQRTune: Frere JacquesLyrics:Dance like snowflakes, dance like snowflakesIn the air, in the airWhirling, twirling snowflakesWhirling, twirling snowflakesEverywhere, everywhereVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Be a Seed: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2017-10-30 | We learned this rhyme that also functions as a short oral story from the King County Library System: kcls.org/content/be-a-seed Lyrics:Be a seed, small and roundSprout, sprout, sprout up from the ground.Shake your leaves for all to seeStretch your arms up, you’re a tree!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
The Three Little Pigs Oral Story Jbrary 2017-10-15 | Thank you to Carol Ashton, the original author of this story, for allowing us to film and share it with you! You can hear Carol on her CD called Molly Put the Kettle On, which includes the Three Little Pigs FingerPlay and A Children's Ceilidh. We learned this story from Kathy Reid Naiman. Both artisits can be found at Merriweather Records: http://www.merriweather.caCheck out our other oral stories: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvRJz4akeUmey-8ZzceHAjBLyrics:There were three little piggies Sitting in a houseWhen along came a wolfQuiet as a mouseHe said, "little pigs, little pigs, let me come in""Not by the hair of our chinny, chin chins."So that old wolf huffed and that old wolf blewAnd away that little piggie flew.(How many piggies are left? Two!)There were two little piggies Sitting in a houseWhen along came a wolfQuiet as a mouseHe said, "little pigs, little pigs, let me come in""Not by the hair of our chinny, chin chins."So that old wolf huffed and that old wolf blewAnd away that little piggie flew.(How many piggies are left? One!)There was one little piggie Sitting in a houseWhen along came a wolfQuiet as a mouseHe said, "little pig, little pig, let me come in""Not by the hair of my chinny, chin chin."So that old wolf huffed and that old wolf blewAnd away that little piggie flew.(How many piggies are left? None!)There were no little piggies sitting in a houseWhen along came a wolf Quiet as a mouseHe said, "little pig, little pig, let me come in"But there was no one there to answer himSo that old wolf turned and walked awayHe said, "I'll be back another day."And those three little piggies back into their beds did creepAnd they fell fast asleep.The end.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
The Finger Band is Coming to Town: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-10-02 | A fun song that can be adapted to include any musical instruments you'd like! Tune: Here We Go Round the Mulberry BushLyrics:The finger band is coming to townComing to town, coming to townThe finger band is coming to townSo early in the morningThis is how they strum their guitarStrum their guitar, strum their guitarThis is how they strum their guitarSo early in the morningThis is how they play their flutePlay their flute, play their fluteThis is how they play their fluteSo early in the morningThis is the way they bang the drums,Bang the drums, bang the drumsThis is the way they bang the drumsSo early in the morningOh my look at the time, the band has played all day. It’s time for them to go!The finger band is going awayGoing away, going awayThe finger band is going awayThey’ve played all daySource: kcls.org/content/finger-band Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
My Right Foot Has the Wiggles: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-09-11 | A fun and silly song to sing when you just can't sit still! Check out more movement songs here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuiaiGBd14rkzjH6nWzy6a5Lyrics:My right foot has the wiggles, my right foot has the wiggles,My right food has the wiggles & I tell it now to STOP.I’m trying to sit here nicely, I’m trying to sit here nicelyI’m trying to sit here nicely, but my left foot wants to BOP.My left foot has the wiggles, my left foot has the wiggles,My left foot has the wiggles, & I tell it now to STOP.I’m trying to sit here nicely, I’m trying to sit here nicelyI’m trying to sit here nicely, but my left hand wants to BOP.My left hand has the wiggles, my left hand has the wiggles,My left hand has the wiggles, & I tell it now to STOP.I’m trying to sit here nicely, I’m trying to sit here nicelyI’m trying to sit here nicely, but my right hand wants to BOP.My right hand has the wiggles, my right hand has the wiggles,My right hand has the wiggles & I tell it now to STOP.I’m trying to sit here nicely, I’m trying to sit here nicelyI’m trying to sit here nicely, but my whole body wants to BOP.We learned this song from the King County Library System. View their video here: kcls.org/content/my-right-foot-has-the-wiggles Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Splash Fall the Raindrops: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-09-11 | An easy song to sing in the spring or fall. We learned this one from the King County Library System: kcls.org/content/splash-fall-the-raindrops Lyrics:Splash fall the raindrops To the ground they go We need the rain To help the flowers grow. More weather songs and rhymes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuzQ7831pg61xFGSLNdBTEvVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Halloween Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-09-05 | This song was written and sent to us by Written by Melissa McVay, a preschool teacher Discovery Clubhouse in Cedar City, Utah. Thank you, Melissa! Other Videos:Original Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: youtu.be/tMJ9pZ9W7jcWith Extra Verses: youtu.be/wu3LSyBxkicZoom, Zoom, Zoom with Sign Language: youtu.be/rV3H6egzLIIPirate Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: youtu.be/SOUWWaHlcDELyrics:Zoom, zoom, zoomClimb onto my broomZoom, zoom, zoomClimb onto my broomIf you want to fly tonightTo give a spook and give a frightZoom, zoom, zoomClimb onto my broomIn 5, 4, 3, 2, 1BOO!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
One Hand Can Wave: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2017-08-20 | A fun and easy hand rhyme. We learned this one from King County Library System's Tell Me a Story.Lyrics:One hand can waveAnd one hand can snapBut it needs a friendTo clap, clap, clap!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
I Saw a Snake Go By Today: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-08-07 | A fun bounce and tickle for babies and toddlers!More babytime songs here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xptiwjCuPS-UxXaR_7Vel8y5Lyrics:I saw a snake go by todayRiding in his chevroletHe was longAnd he was thinAnd he didn’t have a chinHe had no chin, but what the heckHe had lots and lots and lots of neckVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Old MacDonald Had a Band: Storytime Prop Song Jbrary 2017-07-24 | If you've got a big storytime group, this song is perfect. Oftentimes we shy away from using props with big groups because we don't have enough for everyone. In this song, you can pass out all your props at once and feature each group. Lyrics:(pass out shakers, sticks, scarves, etc.)Old Macdonald had a band, E I E I OAnd in this band he had some shakers, E I E I OWith a shake, shake here and a shake, shake thereHere a shake, there a shake, everywhere a shake, shakeOld MacDonald had a band, E I E I OOld Macdonald had a band, E I E I OAnd in this band he had some rhythm sticks, E I E I OWith a tap, tap here and a tap, tap thereHere a tap, there a tap, everywhere a tap, tapOld MacDonald had a band, E I E I OOld Macdonald had a band, E I E I OAnd in this band he had some scarves, E I E I OWith a wave, wave here and a wave, wave thereHere a wave, there a wave, everywhere a wave, waveOld MacDonald had a band, E I E I OOld Macdonald had a band, E I E I OAnd in this band he had some bells, E I E I OWith a ring, ring here and a ring, ring thereHere a ring, there a ring, everywhere a ring, ringOld MacDonald had a band, E I E I O (Tip: try switching out the "he" pronoun for "she")Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
These are the Toes of My Baby: Storytime Song Jbrary 2017-07-10 | A super fun song to sing to a little one! Tune: Take Me Out to the Ball GameThese are the toes of my baby,These are the toes of my guy (or gal)These are her feet and her tiny kneesI can’t help it I’ll give them a squeezeAnd he’s got two arms just for huggingAnd hands that clap and waveBut it’s his eyes, ears, nose and his chinThat really draws me in (big smooch!)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Passing Out and Collecting Props Songs Jbrary 2017-06-26 | You can use these songs when passing out and collecting scarves or any other props to kids. Lyrics:Tune: The Farmer in the DellIt’s time to take a scarfIt’s time to take a scarfIt’s time to take a scarf todayIt’s time to take a scarfTune: London BridgeIt's time to put the scarves away, scarves away, scarves awayIt's time to put the scarves awayPut them away for another day.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
The Carnival Song (Version of The Elevator Song) Jbrary 2017-06-12 | Thank you to Melissa Gabrielle, youth services librarian at Harborfields Public Library which is located on Long Island in New York, for sharing this song with us! Original Elevator Song: youtu.be/mfrn5_v_eCMCountry Version: youtu.be/hcYfoIsFUm8Ocean Version: youtu.be/e5tWFO_SSY8Lyrics:Oh, the carnival is greatAnd the carnival is grandThere are games and rides,Cotton candy in your handBetter get your ticket fast‘Cause you don’t want to be lateThis is what we do when we go through the gateRide the roller coaster upRide the roller coaster downRide the roller coaster upRide the roller coaster downRide the roller coaster upRide the roller coaster downAnd we turn aroundVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Bingo with Rhythm Sticks Jbrary 2017-05-26 | A classic song with a fun twist! Here's how we do Bingo with rhythm sticks.Rhythm Sticks playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuJE0x8IPL0X37a6UnW4l7qLyrics:There was a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name-oB-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, And Bingo was name-oThere was a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name-otap-I-N-G-O, tap-I-N-G-O, tap-I-N-G-O, And Bingo was name-o(Continue replacing letters with taps)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Billy Goats Trip Trap: Rhythm Sticks Oral Story Jbrary 2017-05-15 | You can use this one with rhythm sticks or by simply patting out the beat with your hands. It's a simplified version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff.More oral stories:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvRJz4akeUmey-8ZzceHAjBMore rhythm sticks songs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuJE0x8IPL0X37a6UnW4l7qLyrics:Trip, trap, trip, trap - across the bridge they comeTrip, trap, trip, trap - crossing one by oneTrip, trap, trip, trap - baby takes a strollTrip, trap, trip, trap - over the sleeping trollTrip, trap, trip, trap - louder taps I hearTrip, trap, trip, trap - middle goat is nearTrip, trap, trip, trap - stomps the biggest goatTrip, trap, trip, trap - troll goes in the moat!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Little Clapping Mouse: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2017-05-01 | Moral short, oral stories can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvRJz4akeUmey-8ZzceHAjBLyrics:(give two claps after each line * *) Behind the tree * *And under the house * *There lived a teeny * *Tiny mouse * *She loved to sing * *She loved to tap * *But most of all * *She loved to clap * *She clapped all night * *She clapped all day * *She clapped to frighten * *The cat away * * * * * * * * (lots of claps)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
10 Fuzzy Chicks: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2017-04-17 | We learned this rhyme from the King County Library System. Here is their version, 10 Fluffy Chicks: youtu.be/yBOWYanILRIIf you're looking for more short, oral stories try this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpvRJz4akeUmey-8ZzceHAjBLyrics:Five eggs and five eggs and that makes tenSitting on top is the mother hen.Bock, bock! Crack, crack!What’s that I see?10 fuzzy chicks as cute as can be!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Tick Tock Goes the Clock: Rhythm Sticks Rhyme Jbrary 2017-04-03 | Be fun and inventive with this simple rhythm sticks rhyme. Looking for more rhythm sticks songs and rhymes? Check out our playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcw3Y8sV0xpuJE0x8IPL0X37a6UnW4l7qLyrics:Tick tock, tick tock goes the clockWaiting for someone to knock, knock, knockMy oh myIt’s a cat! (hold sticks to face like whiskers)Try: bunny, duck, walrus, alienVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
The Days of the Week Song Jbrary 2017-03-28 | Thank you to our friend Kate Lowe for teaching us this song! Tune: ClementineLyrics:There are 7 days, there are 7 days, there are 7 days a week. There are 7 days, there are 7 days, there are 7 days a week. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
10 Little Fingers: Storytime Rhyme Jbrary 2017-01-09 | A rhyme caregivers can do with babies and toddlers to teach them about their hands.Lyrics:I have 10 little fingersAnd all they all belong to meI can make them do thingsWould you like to see?I can squeeze them up tightI can open them wideI can clap them togetherAnd make them all hideI can wave them up highWave them down lowI can hold them together just like soI have 10 little fingersAnd they all belong to meDo you have 10 little fingers?Let’s count and see.(count fingers)Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
Dickery Dean: Storytime Lap Bounce Jbrary 2016-12-04 | A fun lap bounce for babies and toddlers. You can lift little ones as you "jump" in and out of the washing machine. We learned this one from our friend Kaitlyn who wrote about her favourite babytime rhymes and songs in the YAACING newsletter: bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/yaacing/. It was written by Dennis Lee.Lyrics:What is the matter with Dickery Dean?He jumped right into the washing machine.Chug, Chug, Chug, Chug,Chug, chug, chug, chugNothing’s the matter with Dickery DeanHe jumped in dirty and he came out clean.Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
The Horses Are Walking: Storytime Song Jbrary 2016-11-08 | You can do this song as a lap bounce or as a circle song. With babies, have caregivers bounce them on their laps slowly and then slightly faster. You can also have them hold their baby and walk around in a circle. Have older kids pretend to be horses and practice the different speeds.Lyrics:Horses are walking, they’re walking along, walking along, walking alongHorses are walking, they’re walking along. Woah, woah, WOAH!Verses:Trotting, gallopingHorses are walking, they’re walking back home, walking back home, walking back homeHorses are walking, they’re walking back home. Woah, woah, WOAH!Verses:Trotting, gallopingVisit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
The Milkshake Song! Jbrary 2016-10-22 | Thank you to Anne-Marie Akin for giving us permission to share this song with you! You can find this song on the Wiggleworms CD. And a shout out to the Corvallis Public Library for sharing this song at storytime! Try using it with shakers or as a lap bounce too!Lyrics:You take a little milk, pour some milkAnd you take a little cream, pour some creamYou stir it all upYou shake it and you’ll sing…a 1,2,3,4Milkshake, milkshake shake it up, shake it up Milkshake, milkshake shake it all up!Milkshake, milkshake shake it up, shake it up Milkshake, milkshake shake it all up!Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
1, 2, 3, Doggies Got a Flea: Storytime Song Jbrary 2016-10-03 | A very fun song that toddlers and babies will love! This song was written by Sally Jaeger. To see Sally's music, please visit her website: www.sallyjaeger.ca. Thank you Sally for letting us share our version here!Lyrics:One, two, threeDoggie’s got a flea, doggie’s got a fleaAnd now it’s on me! One, two, threeDoggie’s got a flea, doggie’s got a fleaAnd now it’s on me! It’s on my nose, It’s on my toes,It’s on my ear, It’s over hereIt’s on my tum, It’s on my thumbOne, two, threeDoggie’s got a flea, doggie’s got a fleaAnd now it’s on me! One, two, threeDoggie’s got a flea, doggie’s got a fleaAnd now it’s on me! (Visit us!Website: http://www.jbrary.com/homeTwitter:twitter.com/JbraryPinterest:http://pinterest.com/jbraryFacebook:facebook.com/pages/Jbrary/156829041143918
