The confetti-colored hats will make kids smile, and the tribute to friendship will have them cheering along with this fun picture book.Ī cheer-ful book, Hooray for Hat! would make a happy addition to children’s home libraries for those days when they need a little more encouragement or inspiration. The repeated phrasing throughout the story invites kids to read along, and the absence of pronouns offers open interpretation and inclusiveness. His adorable animal friends don’t mind a little grumpiness-they’ve experienced it themselves-but only want to make each other happier. This time, I did get a little mushy during “Thanks A Lot”, but I managed to wipe the tear when I was changing flannel pieces and I don’t think anyone noticed.Image copyright Brian Won, courtesy of īrian Won’s joyful celebration of the power of surprise, friendship, and a great hat is a day brightener for anyone, whether they wake up grumpy or feeling fine. Everyone participated so enthusiastically by cheering along. She loved “Thanks A Lot” and I was able to give her the link to Mel’s Desk for the template! But the best part was when a mom came up after storytime and asked me if I made all the flannelboards. This group loved telling The Pigeon “NOOO!” And the kids doing “Teddy Bear” was the cutest thing I had seen all week.

She loved the “go away!” as a coping skill. I had a parent thank me afterwards for doing “Go Away, Big Green Monster” since their child has been having difficulties with being scared at night. Somehow, I held it together and managed not to cry during “Thanks A Lot” which always makes me tear up a little bit. The last storytime in a session is always a little sad, with kids “graduating” to the next level up. Identifying different feelings helps build vocabulary and social/emotional skills.įlannelboard: “Go Away, Big Green Monster”*** Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley* The Planĭon’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems** I starred the materials used in the plan multiple stars indicate use for more than one session. And for a complete list of the repeating extension activities, visit this post. For more information on how I plan and prepare my toddler storytimes, check out this introduction post.

Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won