Story Time with GCCSA

Listening to stories read aloud introduces new worlds to early learners – worlds of unique words, sounds and illustrations. Children will listen to a story, hear the words, see the pictures, and process them.

GCCSA’s Head Start/Early Head Start educators are bringing our classroom story time to the GCCSA Community. Each month, a different reader will share beautifully written and illustrated stories from around the world; stories that are reflected in the rich backgrounds of our children.

Please join us each month via virtual link or watch back via YouTube.

2023-2024 Academic Year

September 20, 2023

Dr Jonita “J” Reynolds, kicked off the GCCSA StoryTime again this school year! 

“Andre Goes to School”Written by Mikaela Wilson 

The book is about a little boy named André who goesto school for the first time. He faces his fears and discovers that school can be fun and rewarding All the children agreed!

October 19, 2023

OCTOBER GCCSA STORY TIME was read by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director, Tiamoiya Lee

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves” Written by Lucille Colandro, Illustrated by Jared Lee

This rhyming riddle invited the children to guess why this wacky old lady is really swallowing leaves, a pumpkin, and some hay

November 15, 2023

The November GCCSA StoryTime featured Houston area author, Mr. Calvin Denson

“Mommy Has Eyes in the Back of Her Head”  and “My Dad Says ‘Yes!’” Both written by Calvin Denson

“Mommy Has Eyes in the Back of Her Head” Children met Erielle in this story! Erielle knows that mommy has eyes in the back of her head. No matter what happens, she sees and knows everything. Don’t believe it? Join Erielle for the day and she will show you!

“My Dad Says ‘Yes!’” was about little HenryLife is good in the eyes of little Henry and for most of it, it’s good because Henry’s dad is awesome and always spends quality time with him. Yes, moms are cool too but, in this book, little Henry is going to let the world know that his dad loves him and he shows it by saying, ”Yes!”

December 20, 2023

December StoryTime was presented by GCCSA Head Start/Early Head Start team members:  Naiomi Carrero, Mayra Summers & Natasha Johnson

They read following two Holiday books to the children and families. One was read in English and the other in Spanish both with translators.

“Llama Llama Holiday Helper” by Anna Dewdney & JJ Harrison  and “Jingle Bells” (Little Golden Book) by Kathleen N. Daly

In “Llama Llama Holiday Helper” Llama and Mama Llama are just about done with getting ready for the holidays. So Llama decides to help out his friends — hanging wreaths, decorating trees, and baking cookies. Join Llama, Gilroy, Nelly, Euclid, and Luna as they celebrate their favorite time of year.

 

Popular classic Little Golden Book “Jingle Bells” is about jingly jangly Christmas fun!A bear family takes some of the village animals out for a spin in the sleigh-and ends up helping Santa deliver his toys! 

January 17, 2024

January StoryTime was presented by GCCSA Finance Controller, Angela Stephens

She read “What is Money?” Written by Kelly Lee & “A Penny in My Pocket” Written by CM Harris

  • What is money?
  • Where does money come from?
  • What should kids do with it?
  • Why should we save?

Extra interesting information and money advice found at the end of the book make it an excellent resource.

“A Penny in My Pocket, is a clever look at money, financing, and making hard decisions on what is more important to purchase.”

“A Penny In My Pocket” is a story about the power of generosity and how even the smallest of gifts can make a big difference. Join young Stevie as he embarks on a journey to the grocery store with his mother and learns the importance of spending, saving, donating, and giving. As Stevie faces hard decisions about what to buy and when to give, he discovers the true value of a penny and the power of small acts of kindness.

February 21, 2024

February GCCSA StoryTime was presented by Family Empowerment Manager, Mr. Joseph Escobar

He read to the children and staff “My Family, Your Family” Written by Lisa Bullard

March 20, 2024

March StoryTime was presented by GCCSA Community Services Director, Dr. Cimberli Darrough (Dr. D)

She read “We’re Better Together” Written by Eileen Spinelli and Illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan

This story helped children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world. “We’re Better Together” instills in children the value of compassion, teamwork and community, encouraging them to feel confident in their abilities and their voices.

Showing that we’re better together when we play, when we make music and when everyone pitches in, this beautifully illustrated kindness book celebrates people coming together to solve problems, support communities and honor differences.

April 17, 2024

April StoryTime was presented by GCCSA Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher at Raul Yzaguirre, Ms. Celia Bocanegra, better known as Ms. B

She read “Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story ” by Jayme Sandberg & Illustrated by Kathleen Gadeken

Ms. B’s class also shared their version of the solar eclipse after the storyWhat a great time!

May 22, 2024

May Storytime was read by GCCSA Early Head Start teachers, Ms. Lenesha Rabsatt and Ms. Briana Sparks.   

They read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and itwas written in 1969. It was designed, illustrated, and written by American children’s author and illustratorEric Carle.

The plot follows a very hungry caterpillar that consumes a variety of foods before pupating and becoming a butterfly. It incorporates elements that contribute to early childhood education, including counting, days of the week, and food. It also incorporates a butterfly’s life cycle.  Ms. Lenesha and Ms. Briana included fun illustrations during their storytelling. 

2022-2023 Academic Year

Maisy Goes to Preschool

 

Maisy Goes to Preschool, Writen and Illustrated By Lucy Cousins

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, Written and Illustrated By Kenard Pak

Josh the Frog and the Missing Lily Pads

Josh the Frog and the Missing Lily Pads, Written by Carlos Gonzalez and Illustrated By Sobekmoses Brewer & Daniel Varner

I Can Do Hard Things Too & I Make My Bed Every Day

I Can Do Hard Things Too & I Make My Bed Every Day, Written by Ulysses Grant

Nelson Mandela (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Nelson Mandela (Little People, BIG DREAMS), Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Alison Hawkins

Clifford Goes to Kindergarten

 

Clifford Goes to Kindergarten, Written and Illustrated by Norman Bridwell

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

 

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Book by Laura Joffe Numeroff & Illustrated by Felicia Bond

2021-2022 Academic Year

The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin, written by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael Lopez, and read by Dr. J

Celebrate! The Holidays

Celebrate! The Holidays, written by Sophia Day, illustrated by Stephanie Strouse, and read by Tiamoiya Lee

Mama’s Saris

Mama’s Saris, written by Pooja Makhijani, Illustrated by Elena Gomez, and read by Hetal Desai

Mia’s Mask

Mia’s Mask, written by Monica L. Woodard, illustrated by Abira Das, and read by Luke Gobert

Not Quite Snow White

Not Quite Snow White, written by Ashley Franklin, illustrated by Ebony Glenn, and read by Cynthia Hickman

A Big Mooncake for Little Star

A Big Mooncake for Litte Star, written and illustrated by Grace Lin, and read by Professor L.J. Davis-Lomas

Mae Among the Stars

Mae Among the Stars, written by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington, and read by Margaret Helaire

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