Rudie Nudie by Emma Quay - The Little Big Book Club

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Rudie Nudie by Emma Quay. Theme: Bathtime. Rudie Nudie in the bath. Squeaky clean and splishing, splashing, sploshing. Rudie Nudie laugh. So begins this ...
Rudie Nudie by Emma Quay Theme: Bathtime

Rudie Nudie in the bath. Squeaky clean and splishing, splashing, sploshing Rudie Nudie laugh. So begins this delightful celebration of being naked (nudie!) and delighting in the freedom of childhood in the time between bath and bed.

Key Message For Parents   

When children have secure and loving relationships with caring adults and their nutrition and health requirements are fulfilled, they are able to actively engage with the world around them. Children learn best when they have exposure to rich language, hand on experiences and the chance to repeat activities. Even the most routine parts of your child’s day (bathing, toileting, feeding) provide important opportunities for learning.

Learning Outcomes Outcome Three: Children Have A Strong Sense Of Wellbeing. Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. Educators promote this learning when they:  Actively support children to learn hygiene practices.  Promote continuity of children’s personal health and hygiene by sharing ownership of routines and schedules with children, families and the community.  Model and reinforce health, nutrition and personal hygiene practices with children.

Welcome Ask carers to write name tags for themselves and their babies. Welcome everyone, introduce yourself, remind adults to turn their mobile phones off and that there will be time for adults to chat after the story and songs.

Sing Welcome Song (or your preferred song) Have the words available as a handout or written on a board or butcher’s paper for the adults to read and join in. Good Morning Good morning to you Good morning to you Good morning everybody And welcome to you!

Before Reading Song Heads And Shoulders, Knees And Toes (Help move and position your child’s hands to the appropriate body parts as you sing. This song is a great way for your infant to learn about the names of the different parts of his/her body). Heads and shoulders, knees and toes, Knees and toes, Knees and toes, Heads and shoulders, knees and toes, We all clap hands together. You can add extra verses if you need, by changing the last line of the song eg; Roll hands together Shake hands together Rub hands together

Book Introduction Keep the introduction simple by saying that today we are going to share a story about two children having a bath. I like having a bath do you?

After Reading Rhymes Bath time is such a great opportunity to engage in some tickling fun with your child! You can use your child’s fingers or toes with this rhyme. This Little Piggy This little piggy went to market, This little piggy stayed home. This little piggy had roast beef, And this little piggy had none! And this little piggy went……. Wee, wee, wee All the way home! (Change hands or feet and repeat)

Activity Time Tickle Your Baby’s Senses Bath time is a great opportunity to tickle your little baby’s senses. Your baby will get a kick out of touching different textures — a bath sponge, a wet washcloth, a dry towel, a bath book, to name a few — as you stroke his/her hands with different items. When your infant is able to grasp large objects him/herself (around four months) you can hand him/her different sized sponges and washcloths to play with. Or give your baby an unbreakable mirror to gaze into — there are baby-friendly plastic ones especially made for bath-time fun.

Activity Time continued… Sing While You Soap Up Add a song and some silly (or soothing) sounds and you've got yourself a bath-time hit. Your baby will love it (even if you're totally off-key), and you'll expand his/her music and language skills. You can clap (and show your infant how to put his/her hands together) or tap on your baby’s knee to teach him/her about rhythm. Remember; never leave your infant alone with water. Other ideas for parents to consider:  If you are not concerned by mess, give your toddler some non-toxic bath crayons or body paint to experiment with. These can be easily washed off.  If you are concerned about the messy splashing in a bath, sit your infant on a non-slip mat in the shower, with a few containers of water (for tipping) or a light spray of water from the shower head. Add some different textured sponges, flannels, some toys and bath books.  Freeze a small bath toy in a plastic cup of water, peel off the cup and watch the ice melt in the bath.  Add a couple of drops of food colouring to the water to have a colourful and fun bath. When your toddler is old enough he/she can choose the bath colour, and siblings can have fun negotiating the colour they would like.  Give babies a small net to “fish” out toys, such as fish, starfish, sharks and whales, whereas toddlers will enjoy using a magnetic fishing rod set to try and “catch” them.  Bubbles never fail to delight children of all ages and games can be created out of blowing them, bursting them and making beards and funny shapes.  Puppet shows can entertain your child. Putting a washcloth or towel over your hand and talking in a funny voice can keep both toddlers and babies amused.

Goodbye Conclude the session with some suggestions of books that parents might want to borrow that relate to the theme ? Maisy’s bathtime by Lucy Cousins I’m a dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian & Ann James

Peekaboo! Bathtime by DK publishing

Goodbye Song Depending on the size of your group, you may wish to insert each child’s name in the place of ‘you’ as it develops a more personal relationship between yourself, the child and the family. Sung to the tune of (Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush) or your preferred choice.

Goodbye This is the way we say goodbye (use a waving action) Say goodbye, say goodbye This is the way we say goodbye To all our library friends (or)) (to our friend……)! For more book suggestions, tip sheets, nursery rhymes, songs and fun things to make and do please visit: thelittlebigbookclub.com.au