Storytime Theme: Messy
This lesson plan might not be for the faint of heart, but it sure is fun! A messy storytime is just that – messy! But, if you prep your families and your space, it’ll be well worth it. First things first, take stock of the space you have – easy clean-up floors will make it a lot easier to clean up. And choose the activities that you can easily do in your space. Then let your storytime families know that it’s going to be a messy day and that they should plan accordingly – smocks, old clothes, extra clothes, etc.
And once you’ve prepped, select a few messy books and songs, prep your messy activities and have at it! Messy doesn’t have to be scary – it just requires a little preparation and some bravery!
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Storytime Theme: Messy
Books
- Applesauce Is Fun to Wear by Nancy Raines Day, illustrated by Jane Massey
- Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
- Hogwash! by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jim McMullan
- Jojo and the Big Mess by Jane O’Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
- Oops! by Julie Massy, illustrated by Pascale Bonenfant
- A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell
- Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean, illustrated by Eric Litwin
- The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems
- What Can a Mess Make? by Bee Johnson
Songs & Rhymes
- I’m a Mess – Laurie Berkner Band
- It’s Ok to Make a Mess – Little Angel
- Clean Up Song – Barney
Crafts & Activities
- Toddler Sticky Wall – Small Hands Big Art
- Playdough – Tinkerlab
- Water Table – Entertain Your Toddler
