{"id":7808,"date":"2017-05-30T09:33:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T16:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=7808"},"modified":"2017-05-30T15:42:38","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T22:42:38","slug":"sensory-storytime-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2017\/sensory-storytime-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardens ~ Sensory Storytime"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u201cBy holding the highest vision for your child when they can not see it for themselves, you are lifting them up, elevating them and helping them to soar,\u201d Megan Koufos<\/em><\/p>\n

Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive, educational\u00a0storytime designed for preschool age children with autism and\/or sensory challenges.\u00a0 It involves books, songs, movement and\u00a0therapeutic play\u00a0that incorporate the five senses.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about Sensory Storytime and how it differs from a traditional storytime, please click here:\u00a0 Sensory Storytime<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Spring\/SummerSession \u2013\u00a01st\u00a0Meeting<\/h4>\n

THEME:\u00a0 Gardens<\/h5>\n

Stories<\/h4>\n

The books chosen for Sensory Storytime are the same books we would choose for a toddler or preschool storytime.\u00a0 They need to be colorful with simple text and a well-defined concept or a linear, easy-to-follow story.\u00a0 If we have a group of children who have difficulty sitting through even a few pages, we can paraphrase the text or use props such as handheld puppets to\u00a0encourage engagement.<\/p>\n

Listed below are two books that were used for the first\u00a0storytime of our spring\/summer session.\u00a0 Click onto the images below to find them in our library catalog.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Flannelboard<\/h4>\n

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Four Little Flowers<\/strong>
\nFour little flowers I did see;
\nI picked one and then there were three.
\nThree little flowers, pretty and new;
\nI picked another, then there were two.
\nTwo little flowers out in the sun;
\nI picked one more and then there was one.
\nOne little flower left in the sun;
\nI picked it too, then there were none.<\/p>\n

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Reciprocal and\/or Tactile Songs & Activities<\/h4>\n

Hello Everybody How Are You?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everybody, how are you? How are you?<\/p>\n

Hello there ________ (child\u2019s name)<\/p>\n

How are you today?<\/p>\n

Roll the Ball Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

(reiprocol activity using a textured ball)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

(Sing to tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Roll, roll, roll the ball (roll ball to specific child while singing)<\/p>\n

Roll the ball to\u00a0________ (child\u2019s name)<\/p>\n

(Repeat child\u2019s name 3X) ________ ________ _______,<\/p>\n

Roll the ball to me (wait for child to roll the ball back with help from parent\/caregiver)<\/p>\n

Bean Bag Rock<\/strong><\/p>\n

(fine and gross motor skill activity using weighted bean bags)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n