Ways to extend the little books after the singing starts
These resources focus less on collecting more stuff and more on using what is already in a child’s hands. Sing the song, let children retell it, let them draw in it, and let the printable turn into their own story.
- Sing first, then let children turn the booklet into their own song or story.
- Add crayons or pencils so children can write names, draw scenes, or invent new verses.
- Keep a stack of printable mini-books in a special box so they are easy to revisit.
- Make blank folded books too. Children often want to create their own picture-and-song combinations.