Saturday, January 23, 2010

January Bunnies?

In the large library system that I work for we share early literacy program materials that are rotated among branches on a regular basis.  The materials I received for use next week emphasize narrative skills, and the program theme is "Funny Bunny."  While I only loosely use the materials (having developed thematic flannel boards, songs, fingerplays, etc. of my own over the years), I do like having a designated theme, skill, and books for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers already pulled and ready to use (although I often augment with my own favorite titles).  Initially I wasn't too thrilled to be doing bunny/rabbit tales in January.  That's a springtime theme, I thought -- along with eggs, flowers, and butterflies. But, hey, this is Florida.  And even if it's cold, library moms and their "little bunnies"  need to get out of their warrens and hop around a bit.  My cottontail puppet awaits!