Preschool Storytime Ideas China One of the easiest crafts to construct is this Chinese paper lantern. A few of the younger children may need help cutting with a scissors but hopefully you can enlist some [continue reading]
Egypt Storytime Ideas
There are several interesting picture books set in Egypt that are age-appropriate for preschoolers. For a craft, make this simple sand dune picture by using a piece of sandpaper and drawing on it with crayons. [continue reading]
Africa Storytime Ideas
You can focus your storytime on specific African countries, or include a variety of regional folklore. For a simple drum craft, shown here, all you need are two paper cups, some masking tape, and brown paint. [continue reading]
Australia Storytime Ideas (2011)
These storytime ideas were inspired by the 2011 Summer Reading theme “One World, Many Stories.” For a craft, paper boomerangs are a big hit, but you have to warn the kids not to throw them at each [continue reading]
Russia Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Russia For preschool storytime, you could do a different type of book each week, such as Nursery Rhymes Around the World, Alphabet Books Around the World, but it could be more fun [continue reading]
Wedding Storytime Ideas
Here are a few wedding-themed picture books that are great read alouds. Brannen, Sarah. UNCLE BOBBY’S WEDDING. Chloe worries that when her favorite uncle Bobby marries his boyfriend Jamie, he won’t have time for [continue reading]
Building and Construction Storytime Ideas (Revised 2010)
Many libraries found a way to do a program that is no cost – a Big Machines program done in collaboration with their local government agencies. You can arrange for your city or county public [continue reading]
Scandinavian Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Scandinavian Countries Trolls are a popular toy which originated in Scandinavian folklore. Here is an easy troll craft made with corks. Andersen, Hans Christian. PRINCESS AND THE PEA. There are several [continue reading]