The usual format of this monthly column is to suggest a topic for a storytime, like “trucks,” and then list books and art projects that go along with the topic. But this month, I want [continue reading]
July 2003
Hibernation and Migration Storytime Ideas
HIBERNATION AND MIGRATION: In the Fall, you can introduce the concepts of hibernation and migration to preschoolers, with some of the great picture books on bears and birds. Some address the concept directly, like Sleepy [continue reading]
Vegetable Gardening Storytime Ideas
Midsummer is a great time to get our students to experience vegetable gardening – especially our urban youth who think all food originates at the supermarket. There are several entertaining stories about vegetable gardens, and [continue reading]
Mother’s Day Storytime Ideas (2003)
Even young preschoolers can relate to stories about mothers, even if they are raised by a grandparent or single father, because they probably have an influential female in their lives. There are several picture books [continue reading]
Telling Time Storytime Ideas (2003)
Another popular topic for a storytime for older preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders, is the concept of telling time. There are several good picture books, along with poems and songs. A simple practice clock can [continue reading]
Flannel-board Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Flannel-Board Book Storytime Ideas Here’s a list of great books that can be made into flannel board figures. Our favorite book on how to make a flannel board and use them in [continue reading]