Reading a clock and telling time is an important skill needed for Kindergarten, so a storytime can be a great way to introduce the subject and motivate parents to do follow-up at home. Look here [continue reading]
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United Kingdom Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas United Kingdom Here are some more ideas for storytimes for the 2011 Summer Reading program, which we began in the last issue of BayNews. The theme being distributed by the California Library [continue reading]
Train Storytime Ideas (2010)
Even in this day and age, preschoolers love trains! A train-themed storytime will always be popular, and not just with boys. Here in the Bay Area, many children have been on a BART train, or [continue reading]
Thanksgiving Storytime Ideas
Thanksgiving – revised Many Thanksgiving stories are too long for preschoolers, but there are a few that can work with our age group. Mix them with books on cooking and family dinners and you can [continue reading]
Tools and Construction Worker Storytime Ideas
Recently on the PUBYAC Listserv there was a great discussion about a storytime focusing on tools, since Bob the Builder is such a popular TV show with preschoolers. Be sure to include the song Johnny [continue reading]
Telephone Storytime Ideas
A common task asked of children entering Kindergarten is to say their phone number. This is more difficult than it used to be, since now a child needs to learn the home phone, mom’s cell [continue reading]
Treehouse Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Treehouses Want a fun summer storytime? How about stories featuring treehouses? Most kids would love to have a treehouse of their own, and these books show the various kinds of treehouses. For [continue reading]
Turtles and Tortoises Storytime Ideas (2005)
Snakes and turtles are not common household pets, but here in the Bay Area anything is possible! In fact, there are some popular vivariums that sell reptile pets, as well as Python Ron and other reptile [continue reading]