The document provides information about an opposites-themed storytime for toddlers including book recommendations that highlight opposites through pictures and words. It also suggests acting out opposites through songs and gestures. Arts and crafts activities are proposed to explore color feelings and textures. Developing vocabulary and narrative skills in a playful manner by following children's interests is encouraged.

1. Miss Hayley - 1
Tales and Talk for 2’s & 3’s
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Cold and Hot: Opposites
Share books that label pictures.
Pointing to these words also helps a child develop print awareness.
Jocelyn, Marthe. Over Under.
Usborne. Big and Little: A Book about Opposites.
“Toy” books help children engage multiple senses to understand words.
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. Black? White! Day? Night! : A Book of Opposites.
Yoon, Salina. Opposnakes: A Lift-the-Flap Book about Opposites.
Acting is fun and increases one’s understanding of words.
“Opposites” from Wee Sing and Learn: Opposites
(show sizes with hands) Big … little …
(stand on tiptoes) up … (crouch) down
(smile) Happy … (frown) sad …
(pretend to hold glass) full … (“drink” from glass) empty
(mime rain falling) Wet … (mime sun) dry …
(tongue) in … out.

2. Miss Hayley - 2
(show sizes with hands) Long … short …
(draw imaginary line) straight … curly
(hold nose) Dirty … (wash hands) clean …
(eyes open) awake … (eyes closed) asleep
(point to construction paper) Black … white …
(mime carrying objects) heavy … light
Use pictures or toys to introduce and explain words.
Pellowski, Anne. Drawing Stories from Around the World and a Sampling of European
Handkerchief Stories. “Little Circle, Big Circle”
Swinburne, Stephen. What’s Opposite?
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Inter and Intrapersonal Skills and Art: Read When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really
Angry by Molly Bang. Talk about how different colors “feel” different; some make us sad
or relaxed, while others make us happy or excited. In the art world, blues, greens, and
purples are called cool colors, and reds, oranges, and yellows are called warm colors.
Tactile Exploration: Use touch and feel books in addition to the objects in your child’s
environment to compare textures. For example, a bag of frozen veggies from the
freezer is cold and wet, but a favorite blanket or stuffed animal can be warm and soft.
Your child will discover words while developing narrative skills.
Follow Your Child’s Interests