Preschool Play is an engaging program focused on storytelling, songs and early learning concepts in a fun welcoming environment. Come explore with us this fascinating time in your young person's development. Enjoy the resources below for extending the learning and fun!
What Riley Wore
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Riley wears whatever clothes feel right each day. On Monday, Riley feels shy and wears a bunny costume to school. On Tuesday, a scary trip to the dentist calls for a super hero cape. For a trip out with Otta and Oma, a ball gown is the perfect outfit.
Hello Hello (Books for Preschool and Kindergarten, Poetry Books for Kids)
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From simple colors and shapes to more complex and abstract associations, each unexpected encounter celebrates the magnificent diversity of our world-and ultimately paints a story of connection.
Snakes on a Train
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An adorable picture book full of sibilant sounds and other word play,Snakes on a Train is as fun for parents as it is for kids, and sure to be a read-aloud hit. The conductor takes the tickets as the snakes start crawling on. The tracks are checked, the whistle blows. It's time to move along. Hissssssssssss goes the sound of the train.
Crunch the Shy Dinosaur
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Crunch is a lovely and quiet brontosaurus who has hidden himself in some shubbery and is rather shy. He would like to play, but it will require some gentle coaxing from you! If you are patient and encouraging, you will find yourself with a new friend! This picture book is a warm, funny example of how to engage with someone new, who is perhaps a bit different from you. Lessons in friend-making (such as minding personal space and demonstrating interest in another's hobbies) are delivered so subtly that children will absorb them unconsciously as they delight in Crunch's silly hat and dance moves!
The Book Hog
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Settle down with this funny book and learn about the magic of reading as a kind librarian teaches a silly pig how much fun reading can be!
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
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It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. . . .
Grumpy Monkey
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The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling picture book about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood--perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings.
Go Fish!
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From the bestselling author of Nugget and Fang, a funny picture book for little ones about Goose, his buddies, and the silliest fishing trip. Goose and friends are off to the pond to fish. They have their rods, the perfect bait, and fishing gear--but when they cast their lines and GO FISH, there are NO FISH to be found! Maybe ONE FISH . . . but he's awfully big! A mostly wordless picture book that will appeal to fans of Big Blue Truck, Llama Llama Red Pajama, and Where's Spot?, Go Fish! will have little ones calling out words and giggling.
Sleepy Bird
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It is bedtime. . . . Are you sleepy?Bird's friends are settling in for the night.But Bird is not tired. His wings want to flap.His legs want to run. All of him wants to play!When will he ever go to sleep?!Spirited kids and exhausted parents will laugh their way to happy dreams in this hilarious and relatable take on bedtime featuring the lovablehero of Grumpy Bird, Boo Hoo Bird, andHungry Bird.
Smashy Town
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Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and I Stink! will love this rhythmic and lively picture book from the popular creators of Trashy Town. With a turn of his crane and a swing of his wrecking ball, Mr. Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He smashes through brick and wood. He crashes through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new!
You may keep hearing about the importance of sensory play for child development. Watch this interesting video that breaks down the concepts and benefits of immersive learning.