It was hats everywhere in the library on Wednesday 25th May with the set book for National Simultaneous StoryTime this year being "I Got This Hat" by Jol Temple. Right around Australia in school preschools and libraries the story was read at 11.00 am, usually followed by craft and other activities. Here the general topic of hats was discussed - why do we wear them, special hats for special people like miners and motorcyclists, then children listened to the set story.
Then the children joined in a special hat song and 'dance'. The chorus was (to the tune of Twinkle, twinkle, little star) "We wear our hats to block the sun, We wear our hats while having fun" and there were numerous verses along the lines of "I wear a hat" (repeat), "I love my hat" (repeat) with appropriate movements, some suggested by the children themselves.
The children then listened to another "hat" story about a little boy called Anton who wrongly believed he had a magic hat - the children were very good at seeing why Anton was mistaken. The visit concluded with the children decorating a hat to take home, and some very creative hats were produced.
The library is very grateful to the PreSchool staff for bringing the Star Room children to the library each year and overseeing the craft activities. The children seem to enjoy the visit and those who don't normally visit the library have the opportunity to experience it as a fun place.
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