Tot Time Play and Learn
Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Miami Dade/Monroe
Thursday, Nov. 15, 9:00 a.m. - Sunday, Nov. 18, 5:00 p.m., Children’s Alley (Plaza behind Building 1)
Peekaboo and stack the blocks are not just fun for tots — they are learning experiences! Babies, toddlers and caregivers will play together, making animal masks, cardboard binoculars, paper flower bouquets, and more, while reinforcing optimal development in the 0-3 set. Siblings as old as 5 welcome. Featured books include: Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy; Pomelo Begins to Grow; We’re Going on a Bearhunt; and Reading Makes You Feel Good.
Author(s) and Guest(s)
Todd Parr
Just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, The Thankful Book (Little Brown Books for Young Readers, $9.99) celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for. From everyday activities like reading and bath time to big family meals together and special alone time between parent and child, Todd Parr inspires readers to remember all of life's special moments. Parr is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the I Love You Book and The Earth Book. His previous bestselling books have celebrated Valentine's Day, Earth Day, and Halloween, teaching kids about unconditional love, respecting the earth, and facing fears.
Sherry North
The caring and resourceful teacher in Because You Are My Teacher (Abrams Books for Young Readers, $16.95) will stop at nothing to show her students the wonders of the world. From the Great Wall of China in a hot-air balloon to hang gliding in the Australian outback, author Sherry North and illustrator Marcellus Hall provide is the perfect gift book for a favorite teacher and a useful lesson in geography.
Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 15
| 9:00 a.m. | Learn about the adventures of Ladybug Girl Bumblebee Boy and create your own superhero mask. Ages 3+. |
| 9:45 a.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create hats inspired by the traditional Indian tale, Monkey-See, Monkey- Do. Ages 2+. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Create your own garden artwork inspired by Pomelo, the growing, garden elephant. Ages 2+. |
| 11:15 a.m. | We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Sing-a-long and create a bear mask. All ages. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Get creative with your handprints. Learn about Otis, the barnyard hero, and create farm animals from your handprints. All ages |
| 12:45 p.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create a flower bouquet inspired by the African-American tale, The Sweetest Song. Ages 3+. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Create fossils and learn about a different dinosaur for each letter of the alphabet with Alphasaurus. All ages. |
| 2:15 p.m. | Reading Makes you Feel Good. Create a personalized bookmark for your next story time. All ages. |
Friday, Nov. 16
| 9:00 a.m. | Learn about the adventures of Ladybug Girl Bumblebee Boy and create your own superhero mask. Ages 3+. |
| 9:45 a.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create hats inspired by the traditional Indian tale, Monkey-See, Monkey- Do. Ages 2+. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Create your own garden artwork inspired by Pomelo, the growing, garden elephant. Ages 2+. |
| 11:15 a.m. | We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Sing-a-long and create a bear mask. All ages. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Get creative with your handprints. Learn about Otis, the barnyard hero, and create farm animals from your handprints. All ages |
| 12:45 p.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create a flower bouquet inspired by the African-American tale, The Sweetest Song. Ages 3+. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Create fossils and learn about a different dinosaur for each letter of the alphabet with Alphasaurus. All ages. |
| 2:15 p.m. | Reading Makes you Feel Good. Create a personalized bookmark for your next story time. All ages. |
Saturday, Nov. 17
| 9:30 a.m. | Explore the alphabet and spell your name in a bracelet inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. All ages. |
| 10:15 a.m. | Reading Activity: The Family Book by Todd Parr. Create a picture frame to showcase your unique family. All ages. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Join author Sherry North and travel around the world with a reading of her book Because You Are My Teacher |
| 11:45 a.m. | Learn about the adventures of Ladybug Girl Bumblebee Boy and create your own superhero mask. Ages 3+. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Create your own garden artwork inspired by Pomelo, the growing, garden elephant. Ages 2+. |
| 1:15 p.m. | Get creative with your handprints. Learn about Otis, the barnyard hero, and create farm animals from your handprints. All ages. |
| 2:00 p.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create hats inspired by the traditional Indian tale, Monkey-See, Monkey- Do. Ages 2+. |
| 2:45 p.m. | Create fossils and learn about a different dinosaur for each letter of the alphabet with Alphasaurus. All ages |
| 3:30 p.m. | Reading Makes you Feel Good. Create a personalized bookmark for your next story time. All ages |
| 4:15 p.m. | We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Sing-a-long and create a bear mask. All ages |
| 5:00 p.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create a flower bouquet inspired by the African-American tale, The Sweetest Song. Ages 3+. |
Sunday, Nov. 18
| 9:30 a.m. | Create your own garden artwork inspired by Pomelo, the growing, garden elephant. Ages 2+. |
| 10:15 a.m. | Get creative with your handprints. Learn about Otis, the barnyard hero, and create farm animals from your handprints. All ages. |
| 11:00 a.m. | The Story Tree! Play games and create hats inspired by the traditional Indian tale, Monkey-See, Monkey- Do. Ages 2+. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Explore the alphabet and spell your name in a bracelet inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. All ages. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Reading Activity: The Family Book by Todd Parr. Create a picture frame to showcase your unique family. All ages. |
| 1:15 p.m. | Learn about the life of conservationist, Jane Goodall and create your own safari gear out of recyclable materials. All ages. |
| 2:00 p.m. | We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Sing-a-long and create a bear mask. All ages. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Create fossils and learn about a different dinosaur for each letter of the alphabet with Alphasaurus. |
| 4:15 p.m. | Reading Makes you Feel Good. Create a personalized bookmark for your next story time. All ages. |
| 5:00 p.m. | Explore the alphabet and spell your name in a bracelet inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. All ages. |
Location
Miami Book Fair International * Miami Dade College
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132
Children’s Alley (Plaza behind Building 1)
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