Here's a quick and fun idea for Stop and Go, and Vehicle Storytimes, made with laminated paper.
First time around I used them on the flannel board with this action rhyme.
I have a little bicycle
I have a little bicycle (cycling motion with hands)
I got it at the shop.
And when a see that big red sign,
I know it's time to STOP! (hold palm out in front, and bit of a shout!)
I have a little bicycle (cycling motion with hands)
I ride it to and fro.
And when I see a big green sign,
I know it's time to GO, GO, GO! (jumping up and down)
I cut some out with handles (freehand), to make stop/go paddles for the children, and second time around I got them to cycle with the paddles and then hold up the correct paddle.
The children wanted to do this four or five times over, so it must have been a success!
We used them later in the storytime with the song I'm a Little Motor Car (sung to the tune of I'm a Little Teapot).
I made the signs from scratch. If you're in a hurry you can download the file by clicking on the link below:
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For some great ideas for books to use with this theme, check out Storytime Katie's Stop and Go Storytime post.
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