Nursery Rhyme and Song Favourites

I'm a Little Teapot I’m a little teapot, Short and stout. Here is my handle. Here is my spout. When I get all steamed up; Hear me shout. "Tip me over and pour me out!"	This Little Light of mine, This Little Light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. (Repeat twice) Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine. (Repeat twice) Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Twinkle, twinkle, Little star. How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle, Little star. How I wonder what you are.	Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Zoom, zoom, zoom, We’re going to the moon. (Repeat) If you want to take a trip, Climb aboard my rocket ship. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 …. Blast off!
Hey Diddle Diddle Hey diddle, diddle. The cat and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed, To see such sport, And the dish ran away, With the spoon. Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake Pat-a-cake, pat-a cake, baker's man. Bake me a cake, just as fast as you can. Pat it and prick it, and mark it with “B”. And put it in the oven for baby and me. Round and Round the Paddock Round and round the paddock; catch a little a hare.  One step, two step … tickle under there.	Star Light Star Bright Star light, Star bright. First star, I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might. Have the wish, I wish tonight.  Itsy bitsy Spider Itsy bitsy spider, climbed up the waterspout. Down came the rain, and washed the spider out. Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain. So, itsy-bitsy spider, climbed up the spout again! This Little Piggy This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home.  This little piggy had roast beef.  This little piggy had none.  And this little piggy went wee, wee, wee, all the way home.

Miss Polly Had a Dolly

Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick.

So she called for the Doctor to come quick, quick, quick.

The Doctor came with his bag and his hat.

And he knocked at the door with a rat-a-tat-tat.

He looked at the dolly and he shook his head.

And he said, “Miss Polly, put her straight to bed.

He wrote out a paper for a pill, pill, pill.

“That’ll make her better.  Yes, it will, will, will.”

Baby’s Fingers

Baby’s fingers, up.  Baby’s fingers, down.

Baby’s fingers dancing, all around the town.

Dancing on your shoulders.

Dancing on your head.

Dancing on your knees, then tuck them into bed.

The Rainbow Song (to the tune of “Hush Little Baby”)

Rainbow purple, rainbow blue, rainbow green and yellow too.

Rainbow orange and rainbow red.  Rainbow shining overhead.

Come and count the colours with me.  How many colours do you see?

One, two, three on down to green. Four, five, six colours can be seen.

Rainbow purple, rainbow blue, rainbow green and yellow too.

Rainbow orange and rainbow red. Rainbow shining overhead.

You are my Sunshine

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.  You make me happy, when skies are grey.  You’ll never know dear, how much I love you.  Please don’t take my sunshine away.

Are you Sleeping?

Are you sleeping?  Are you sleeping?  Brother John, Brother John.  Morning bells are ringing.  Morning bells are ringing.  Ding, ding, dong.  Ding, ding, dong.

Shining Stars Programme for Jan-Feb 2013 out now!

Are you keen socialise with other parents of preschoolers? Are you looking for some indoor space to let your preschoolers run around and play, during these very cold days?

You're invited!

Shining Stars Playgroup will meet this Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 9.30am to 11.00am

Venue: Valcartier Family Centre, 1039 Wolfe Avenue, Sainte-Foy, Quebec City

Cost: $3.00 per child, or $4.00 per family

Theme:  "Your favourite Nursery Rhymes" Parents are invited to share your favourite nursery rhyme, during circle time (if you wish!).

What to bring:  Indoor shoes (with non-marking soles please!), morning tea and a drink for your children.

Tea and coffee provided for parents.

Hope to see you there!

Sheryl (T) 418 353 8243

Playgroup is looking for Parents to Lead (Winter 2013)

Playgroup is looking for Parents to get together and help lead a playgroup session this term (Winter 2013).

Can you and a friend help ...? 

• Lead our preschoolers to sing or say our favourite nursery rhymes
• Teach our children how to play games that get us moving (with balls, boxes, scarves, hoops etc)
• Help our kids have fun and mix well with other children
• Choose and read a story
• Prepare a craft or activity that develops motor and sensory skills (cutting, pasting, painting, learning shapes, colours, feeling textures, playdough etc)

Training and guidance will be given (if needed).

Phone Sheryl (T) 418 353 8243 to put your name(s) on the Roster to lead a play-date. 

21 January 2013

Christmas Party pics ...

Christmas Crafts for Kids

Ideas for making Christmas Crafts with Kids at home! (special thanks to Sheryl and Michelle)

Christmas Angel Tree Topper
A cute addition to this year's Christmas tree!

What you'll need:

• Paper plate (a bendy one)
• Glitter glue or a glittery pipe cleaner (for the angel's halo)
• Christmas paper (cut in strips)
• Stapler
• Paper glue

How to Assemble your Angel:

1. Draw shape of Angel onto your paper plate.
2. Cut out the body first (make a diagonal cut toward the centre of the plate), then cut the wings and head.
3. Fold the body to form a cone (staple).
4. Decorate the wings, with wing shapes cut from a paper doily.
5. Use glitter glue to add a halo, or wrap a glittery pipe cleaner around your fingers 2-3 times, to form an oval and staple the halo to the angel's head. 
6. Decorate the body by gluing strips of Christmas paper to form an interesting pattern.

Apple-Cinnamon Christmas Tree Decorations
It smells divine!  Here's the recipe ...

What you'll need:

• 1 1/2 cups ground cinnamon
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup white school glue (non toxic)
• Plastic Bowl
• Plastic food wrap
• Rolling pin
• Wax paper
• Cookie cutters 
• Ribbon or yarn for hanging
• Straw or skewer (to make a hole to hang decoration)

How to make it:

1. Mix cinnamon, applesauce, and glue together in a bowl. The dough should be as thick as cookie dough. 
2. Remove from bowl and knead. Put it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for at least a half hour.
3. Remove the dough, knead again to make sure it's smooth. Flatten/roll the dough between waxed paper until it's between 1/4" thick and 1/8" thick.
4. Cut out desired shapes, use a straw to punch a hole for the ribbon to hang. The circle of dough will pull out with the straw or skewer.
5. Gently place the shapes on a piece of clean wax paper. They will take 3-5 days to dry, and you will need to turn them over a couple of times a day for them to dry evenly and flat.

The ornaments will get smaller during the drying process. You will also notice that if you do not turn the ornaments over often enough while they are drying, the edges of the ornaments will curl. When dry, thread a piece of ribbon or yarn through the hole to hang. SHAPE IDEAS: Tree, Apple, Bell, Heart, Goose, Gingerbread Man, Star



Christmas Reindeer Foot and Hand Prints

• Trace your child's hand prints on brown construction paper, and cut out.
• Trace one of your child's feet on soft foam board or heavy construction paper (in a contrasting colour to the hands). Cut out foot shape.
• Glue on googly eyes and a nose.
• Glue the hands to the top of the foot (as seen above).

Happy Christmas Crafting!

Shining Stars Christmas Party, November 22

Have some fun and play together with your preschoolers!

• Sing along to Silent Night, Away in a Manager, Jingle Bells 
• Listen to the Christmas story
• Learn about the traditions of Christmas in Hungary
• Parents can shop for books for Christmas gifts and chat over coffee 
• Craft corner and Bouncy castle for kids

Thursday, November 22 from 9.30am to 11.00am

Venue: Valcartier Family Centre, 1039 Wolfe Avenue, Sainte-Foy 

What to bring: Indoor shoes (non-marking soles), a snack and drink for your preschoolers.

Tea, coffee and juice provided. There is no charge for this event. 

Thank you for supporting our book stall this Christmas (books supplied by Anglostore)

Rev. Katherine Burgess will join us for morning tea and answer the question: "What makes Christmas for you, and your family?"

For more details, phone Sheryl (T) 418 353 8243

Christmas Party - Song Sheet

Away in a Manager Away in a manger, No crib for a bed. The little Lord Jesus, Lay down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky, Looked down where He lay. The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, The poor baby wakes. But, little Lord Jesus, No crying He makes. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay. Close by me forever; And love me I pray. Bless all the dear children, In Thy tender care. And take us to heaven, To live with Thee there. We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas (repeat twice) And a happy New Year.  Good tidings we bring, To you and your kin; We wish you a merry Christmas, And a happy New Year. Silent Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright; Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds wake at the sight. Glory streams from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia. Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born! Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light; Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord at Thy birth. Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.

Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh. O'er the hills we go, Laughing all the way. Bells on bobtail ring, Making spirits bright. Oh, what sport to ride and sing, A sleighing song tonight. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one-horse open sleigh. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one horse open sleigh. Joy to the World Joy to the World, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.