Here’s the 30-minute storytime plan with full lyrics included for the songs, fingerplay, and
rhymes.
30-Minute Storytime Plan (With Full Lyrics)
1. Welcome and Hello Song (3-4 minutes)
• “Bread and Butter, Marmalade, and Jam”
• Lyrics:
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say hello as *loud* as we can! (HELLO!)
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say hello as *quiet* as we can! (hello...)
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say hello as *fast* as we can! (Hellooo!)
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say hello as *slow* as we can! (H-e-l-l-o!)
• “The Good Morning Train is Coming”
• Lyrics:
The good morning train is coming, how are you? (Choo-choo!)
The good morning train is coming, how are you? (Choo-choo!)
The good morning train is coming,
The good morning train is coming,
The good morning train is coming, how are you? (Choo-choo!)
And good morning to [child's name], how are you? (Choo-choo!)
And good morning to [child's name], how are you? (Choo-choo!)
And good morning to [child's name],
And good morning to [child's name],
And good morning to [child's name], how are you? (Choo-choo!)
And good morning to everyone, how are you? (Choo-choo!)
And good morning to everyone, how are you? (Choo-choo!)
And good morning to everyone,
And good morning to everyone,
And good morning to everyone, how are you? (Choo-choo!)
2. Fingerplay or Action Rhyme (3 minutes)
• “Here Is a Beehive”
• Lyrics:
Here is a beehive, but where are the bees?
Hidden away where nobody sees.
Watch and you’ll see them come out of the hive,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5!
BUZZZZZ!
3. Transition Song (1-2 minutes)
• “If You’re Ready for a Story, Clap Your Hands”
• Lyrics:
If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands (clap, clap!)
If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands (clap, clap!)
Let’s sit down and take a seat,
We’ll be quiet and so sweet,
If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands (clap, clap!)
4. Book 1 (5 minutes)
Choose an interactive book like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? or Where’s Spot?.
5. Shaker Songs (6 minutes)
1. “Shake Your Shakers”
• Lyrics:
Shake your shakers, shake, shake, shake,
Shake your shakers, shake, shake, shake,
Shake your shakers, shake, shake, shake,
Shake your shakers now!
(Add variations like: Shake them high, low, fast, slow.)
2. “If You’re Happy and You Know It (Shaker Version)”
• Lyrics:
If you’re happy and you know it, shake your shakers!
If you’re happy and you know it, shake your shakers!
If you’re happy and you know it, and you really want to show it,
If you’re happy and you know it, shake your shakers!
(Additional verses: “Shake them high,” “Shake them low,” etc.)
6. Transition Song for Next Book (2 minutes)
• “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around”
• Lyrics:
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, jump up high.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, bend down low.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your toe.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, sit down now.
7. Book 2 (5 minutes)
Choose a slightly longer story like The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the
Bus!.
8. Scarf Songs (6 minutes)
1. “Roly-Poly”
• Lyrics:
Roly-poly, roly-poly, up, up, up!
Roly-poly, roly-poly, down, down, down!
Roly-poly, roly-poly, out, out, out!
Roly-poly, roly-poly, in, in, in!
2. “Popcorn Kernels”
• Lyrics:
Popcorn kernels, popcorn kernels, (wave scarves overhead)
In the pot, in the pot, (bunch scarves into fists)
Shake them, shake them, shake them, shake them, (shake fists)
Till they POP, till they POP! (throw scarves into the air)
9. Movement Song – “Zoom, Zoom, Zoom” (4 minutes)
• Lyrics:
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon.
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon.
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… BLAST OFF!
(Repeat once for extra fun.)
10. Goodbye Song (2 minutes)
• Goodbye Version of “Bread and Butter, Marmalade, and Jam”
• Lyrics:
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say goodbye as *quiet* as we can. (shhh...)
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say goodbye as *loud* as we can. (GOODBYE!)
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say goodbye as *fast* as we can. (goodbye-goodbye!)
Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,
Let’s say goodbye as *slow* as we can. (G-o-o-d-b-y-e!)
Additional Notes
• Keep props (shakers, scarves) organized for easy distribution and collection.
• Use transition songs like “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear” and “If You’re Ready for a
Story” to keep the flow smooth.
• Adjust timing as needed based on the group’s engagement.
This plan balances movement, listening, and interaction, keeping the group engaged
throughout!