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It's been a loooong time since I wrote about Share & Play Babies but, to me, it's one of the most important programs that I do. For most of the babies and probably about half of the adults, it's their first library program! Ever! So I always want to make sure it's fun, relaxed, and a welcoming environment. To me, this is more important than the actual content of the program. Of course this isn't to say I don't agonize over the weekly content, but more to say that, above all else, I just want Share & Play Babies to feel like a warm, inviting, nonjudgmental mom group, where the moms are free chat if they want to, but aren't required to make small talk for toooooo long. Anyway, this past session was for four weeks and, rather than write about just 1 week in detail, I'm going to share lists of all of the different things that I did over the course of the whole program. The basic general format of this program has changed a bit since I first started doing it back in 2017, and it varies a little week-to-week depending on the group, but this is my general outline for each 30-minute session: 1. Open play (with music) + (sometimes) introductions (5-10 minutes) 2. One big book read by me (2-3 minutes) 3. A few familiar lap bounces or finger play type songs (2-3 minutes) 4. One board book, passed out as a class set, read individually between parents and babies (2-3 minutes) 5. Baby soccer (with music) + clean up toys (3-5 minutes) 6. Instrument/play thing time-- shakers, rainbow wrist ribbons, scarves, etc. (5 minutes) 7. Parachute time (5-10 minutes) 8. Goodbye song + bubbles (2-3 minutes) In short, and if you do the math up above you'll see, this is a LOT to cram into a 30-minute program. So we're very busy in there...all while trying to all be relaxed! 1. Open play: I have done programs involving open play for years, but it typically felt awkward and forced for me. Before I had my own kids, open play included a lot of me feeling sort of useless, smiling, and only saying things like "Awww, so cute." But now that I am a mom too, open play/chat time/introductions are totally different! First, I've decided that open play works better at the start of the program. This gives everyone a chance to settle in, get comfortable, even come in a few minutes late without too much pressure. Second, I learned that it works well when combined with introductions. This organically opens up the conversation floor a little and is just a good way to get to know who's in the room. Plus, chit-chatting with moms during open play is sooooo much easier when you have your own kids. 2. One big book read by me: After open play, the first "structured" thing I did was read the class a big book. I purposely only did big books because my bottom age limit was so young and I wasn't sure how well some of the smaller babies could see yet. I don't remember the specific month-by-month developments, but I do know that it isn't until 12-months-old that babies see the same way we see, as adults, so I erred on the side of seeing less, and did only big books. I left the toys out too because (a) I'm not really a stickler for making kids (especially babies) pay attention to me, (b) I believe babies can benefit from hearing a book while also playing with or chewing on a toy, and (c) Just why NOT let them play with a toy a little longer if that's what they're currently in the mood to do? Like I said, we're all there to relax and have fun! These are the four big books I read throughout the class: Freight Train by Donald Crews Where's Spot? by Eric Hill Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker Note: I was limited in my selection based on what big books we own. These four books were definitely good, but if I were choosing from literally all books ever, instead of just the big ones we have, I probably would have only done Freight Train from the books listed above. And possibly Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? I definitely would have also done Baby Parade by Rebecca O'Connell. FYI, that is a really great book for a class of babies! 3. Familiar lap bounces/finger play type songs: These songs are a mix of familiar songs we mostly know, new songs I wanted to teach the group, and old songs spiced up a bit! I did 1-3 of these each week, depending on how long they were. Here are the songs we wound up covering over the four weeks: The Moon Is Round * Eyes, Nose, Cheeky, Cheeky, Chin * Itsy Bitsy Spider London Bridge A Smooth Road * You Roll It * She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain * Five Little Monkeys * These are all from Jbrary! Here are the videos! 4. One book, passed out as a class set, read individually between parents and babies: I like incorporating some one-on-one reading time for the babies and caregivers, again, because the babies can see the books up close, even if their distance vision hasn't fully developed yet. There are also a lot more wonderful baby books out there in board book format than there are in big book format. Plus, this is a great way to introduce some of my favorite books for this age bracket to parents who may be looking for recommendations! Throughout the four weeks of this class, these are the books that I had the parents share with their babies: Sneak-a-Peek Colors by Roger Priddy Baby Food by Margaret Miller Hello, Bugs! by Smriti Prasadam-Halls Are You My Mommy? by Mary Murphy 5. Baby soccer: This is a super fun game that I stole from the wonderful Ms. Kathy who does this in her baby programs at my local library. For this, I brought out a decent-sized ball, had the parents/caregivers lift their babies by grabbing them under their arms, and then making the kids "kick" the ball around the circle to each other. It could maybe more accurately be described as Baby foosball. This winds up being a really awesome team building activity-- all the grown ups working together, making sure all the babies have a chance to play. There was one week where I got to play with of the twins in the group and, sure enough, it was really a lot of fun! 6. Instrument/play thing time-- shakers, rainbow wrist ribbons, scarves, etc.: I did a different thing at this point in the program each week. One week I did shakers, one week I did BABY AEROBICS*, one week I did scarves and also a circle dance, and one week I did wrist ribbons. What's baby aerobics? Glad you asked. This is something I've tried a few times but have had trouble with when my age group is too varied. But with this class, oh it worked... and it worked really, really well. It's to the tune of Lynn Kleiner's Exercise to the Beat-Twinkle Theme. Here's how it goes: I have this video starting at 5:55 because that's when they do this song. When you have a group entirely of kids the right age for it, this is SO cute. But the odds of having a group all the correct age, when the age range is only a couple of months wide (maybe 4-9 months?) is kind of a long shot. I got really lucky the week I did this! It was a great experience! 7. Parachute time: I am a huge fan of parachute time with babies. There is so much you can do and even the simplest songs are exciting and stimulating for them because the parachute itself is stimulating. Some weeks I used my normal 12" parachute but some weeks I used a cute lil' 6" one. Here are all the parachute songs I wound up using throughout the four-week-class: The Colors Over You * Wheels on the Bus (with baby leg motions) Let’s Go Riding in an Elevator * Peek A Boo ABC’s If You’re Happy and You Know It Lift it High / Shake it Fast Twinkle, Twinkle Old McDonald (with puppets) * These two are also from Jbrary! Here are the videos! 8. Goodbye song: My classic program goodbye song for over 10-years-- Laurie Berkner's Blow a Kiss. Always a favorite for me! Ladies and gentleman, I am quitting "What worked least" and "What worked best." It's my blog and I just straight up don't wanna do 'em anymore! Overall, this was a great program and it makes me so happy to be able to reach our youngest, newest library patrons and to provide them with a happy, comfortable, welcoming place to make and form happy library memories! Yay babies!
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If your guests are into trivia, they're gonna love baby trivia! What Makes a Great Baby Trivia Game? Good trivia questions! If the questions are too easy, players feel like they're not really being challenged. If it's too hard, they don't feel like trying. Therefore, a good middle is what you're looking for. The structure of the games should be that people feel relaxed. A baby shower is a fun event, and a trivia game is a great way to allow people to relax. Your Tulamama baby shower trivia game can accommodate large groups or small groups. If you have
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*This month’s special events are: Respect Life Sunday, Our Lady of the Rosary, World Mission Sunday, and I have quite a number of activities for you to check out. Respect Life Sunday Pro Life Activities- Stumped for activities concerning Pro Life? Here are a few that your students might enjoy. Look Who’s Growing Dominos- A fun way to educate young students that babies grow into adults to help promote Pro Life (4 pages of dominos). Look Who’s Growing- This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life. Our Lady of the Rosary The celebration of this day invites all to mediate upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so singularly associated with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God. catholicculture.org- Catholic Activity: Our Lady of the Rosary catechistjourney.loyolapress.com- Free Rosary Powerpoint americancatholic.org- Our Lady of the Rosary Rosary- references, activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets tiredtwang.blogspot.com- Our Lady of the Rosary (coloring) fcpeace.com- Memory game on the feast of Mary World Mission Sunday childrensministry.com- Teaching Kids About Missions: Object Lesson dba.net- Mission Games & Activities wycliffe.org- “Sunday School with Kate & Mack” is a five-week lesson plan that travels around the world with Kate — a Wycliffe missionary kid — and her best friend, Mack. Beginning with the concept that the Bible is an adventure book, these lessons take your kids to a different country and language group each Sunday! They’ll learn about God’s amazing love for each one of us and how he wants everyone to hear about that love through the Bible in their own language. propfaith.net- A Program for Mission Awareness for World Mission Sunday and Mission Month (Grades K – 12) wearezoe.org- Mission Activities for Children truthforkids.com- Mission Awareness Booklet A 12-page activity booklet to make children aware of the important role of a missionary. Downloadable and easy to make. desiringgod.org- 10 Ways to Help Kids Love Missions ministry-to-children.com- Preschool Bible Lesson about Missions sandiegomissionoffice.org- Mission Activity Ideas This resource will assist leaders to bridge games and activities into helping children discover the needs of people around the world and in responding to those needs. This resource will also encourage children in a commitment to Christ as well as their growth as Christians.
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Guessing is half the fun when a new baby is on it's way! This predictions board is the perfect addition to any baby shower. Guess the baby's birthday, gender, weight and name. The perfect baby shower activity and a lovely keepsake for Mum to be. Each board has a stand, comes with a free pen and is suitable for 15 people. Each board is A4 sized.
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Here are some unique and hilarious baby shower games that are fun for all, including options for co-ed and large groups. Free printables too!
Here are some unique and hilarious baby shower games that are fun for all, including options for co-ed and large groups. Free printables too!
Fun baby shower games you've probably never played! Tons of unique baby shower games that are great for both traditional and coed showers!
Having attended A LOT of baby showers myself, I can say that I have enjoyed my fair share of games. However, having a little variation in the traditional way of throwing a shower (ie. skipping
