November 21, 2017 | strande
In case you missed our Turkey storytime this week, don't worry. Here are some of the fun stories and songs we shared, plus some extras to do your own wild turkey storytime at home.
From Storytime
A child observes wild turkeys through the seasons. Includes facts about this classic American bird.
TWO LITTLE TURKEYS
Two little turkeys, sitting on a hill
One named Jack and one named Jill
Run away Jack, run away Jill
Come back Jack, come back Jill
FIVE LITTLE TURKEYS
One little turkey with nothing to do. He calls for his friend (Gobble, Gobble)
And then there were...
Two little turkeys sitting near a tree. They call for their friend (Gobble, Gobble)
And then there were...
Three little turkeys running along the shore. They call for their friend (Gobble, Gobble)
And then there were...
Four little turkeys so happy to be alive. They call for their friend (Gobble, Gobble)
And then there were...
Five little turkeys better run away. For soon it will be Thanksgiving Day.
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Children perform a school play about ten turkeys that hide in the farmer's house from a fox.
TURKEY ROLL
Five speedy turkeys running toward home
One trips and falls and starts to… ROLL
She picks herself up and decides to slow down
How many turkeys are left speeding through town?
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More Songs and Stories to Enjoy
While thinking about what they should do with their day, two turkeys lose their names and learn about swimming suits.
A flock of clumsy turkeys disrupts a quiet night on the farm, but when the farmer threatens them, all the barnyard animals help the noisy birds hide.
We listened to "Turkey Love Song" after the parachute.
HELLO MR. TURKEY (Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It*)
Hello Mr. Turkey, how are you? (clap, clap)
Hello Mr. Turkey, how are you? (clap, clap)
With a gobble, gobble, gobble (hand under chin, wiggle fingers)
And a wobble, wobble, wobble (shake body)
Hello Mr. Turkey, how are you? (clap, clap)
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