Remembering Mister Rogers

Published 22. February 2023 by Storytime Solidarity

Mister Rogers was an ASMR show for kids before that even was a thing. His soothing voice, the soft visuals, and easy dialogue could soothe any frantic little person.

Rosie Camargo
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Storytime Solidarity

↓ Ms. Christina is honored to have contributed to this Storytime Solidarity post on why Mister Rogers matters, including resources for your storytime! ↓

“Today’s Word: LOVE” Song and Coloring Page

A Song for Valentine’s Day, PRIDE, Spelling, Counting, and Learning Ordinal Numbers

Ms. Christina gets some “LOVE” as she spells out the word in her original “Today’s Word” song on ukulele. Al is a puppet by Aurora.

Lyrics and Chords:

Skills and benefits:

Vocabulary, phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, counting, ordinal numbers, letter identification, celebrate love, Valentine’s Day, PRIDE.


Sing Rhyme and Play on YouTube features original early literacy songs, rhymes, and games — free to use for educational purposes and free from harmful origins.


St. Patrick’s Day: 7 Ways to Celebrate and 3 to Avoid! 2023 UPDATE

Published 31. January 2023 on Storytime Solidarity

We challenge you to help bring authentic Irish culture and heritage back to St. Patrick’s Day!

Ms. Christina

↓ Ms. Christina, Storytime Solidarity Director of Music and Media, shares best practices for St. Patrick’s Day programming in your libraries and classrooms. Let’s leave stereotypes and shallow symbols behind! ↓

New! Ukulele Learning Circle Time

Get to know your instrument and make new friends with Outschool Ace Educator: Ms. Christina! Ages 4-9.

Join Ms. Christina’s small group ukulele class on Outschool.

Get your ukulele and get ready to:

🎵 Play ukulele games

🎵 Learn ukulele parts

🎵 Learn ukulele chords

🎵 Watch ukulele stars

🎵 Make ukulele friends!


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Letter Bus Song and Alphabet Circle Time

A fun new song and small online group class for letter identification and phonics!

YouTube: Ms. Christina shares her original “Letter Bus” song on ukulele, now with the whole alphabet

→See playlist with each letter individually.←


Or click each letter here:

Yy

Zz


Lyrics and Chords:


Printable Coloring Page:


Sing Rhyme and Play on YouTube features original early literacy songs, rhymes, and games — free to use for educational purposes and free from harmful origins.


Holiday Programming for Everyone at Storytime Solidarity

The holidays are a delicate time for early childhood educators. In North America, December is dominated by Christmas, and yet it’s our job to make every child feel included in our spaces. That’s why I’m so excited to have contributed to this Storytime Solidarity article for keeping the holidays festive, educational, and inclusive for all!

Storytime Solidarity shares best practices for keeping holiday programming inclusive for all.

The (New) New Year’s Song and Circle Time

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this new, original, holiday children’s song and circle time!

Join Ms. Christina’s New Year’s Eve Circle Time on Outschool!

We’ll have confetti, party hats, a craft, and noisemakers. Come ring in the Western New Year with music, singing, rhymes, games, and a countdown to 12 o’clock. Pajamas encouraged!

Song Lyrics and Chords:

Skills and Benefits:

Phonological awareness, concept of New Year’s, holiday traditions, love and togetherness, New Year’s Eve, Lunar New Year, Persian New Year, Hindu New Year, Jewish New Year.



Sing Rhyme and Play on YouTube features original early literacy songs, rhymes, and games — free to use for educational purposes and free from harmful origins.


Ms. Christina: ACE Educator

Ms. Christina achieves ACE Educator Status on Outschool!

In her third year of teaching early literacy and language on Outschool, Ms. Christina achieves ACE Educator status.

ACE stands for the three pillars of:

  • Agency
  • Community
  • Expertise

ACE is how Outschool defines outstanding learning experiences.

ACE Educators engage in professional learning opportunities, maintain a high star rating, and demonstrate excellent customer service. ACE Educators also have knowledge and expertise in creating empowering, inclusive online classes.


Let me be your ACE Educator!

Check out all of my classes for ages 3-8.

Find the one that’s right for you!


Dinosaur Circle Time

Happy DINOvember from Sing, Rhyme, and Play!

Join this dinosaur class in your dinosaur pajamas — for ages 3-5.

Put on your dinosaur pajamas and get ready for a:

  • Dinosaur action rhyme
  • Dinosaur song
  • Dinosaur book
  • Dinosaur game, and
  • Dinosaur show-and-tell!

Find the section that’s right for you.


View all my classes on Outschool — See what parents are saying!

Enjoy a free, sample class on YouTube.