Food is always a popular theme for storytime whether it is cookies, pizza, or ice cream! Special thanks to Katherine Loeser of the Glendale Public Library for many of these ideas on a Pancake-themed storytime. [continue reading]
Picnics Storytime Ideas (revised)
No matter what theme you might be doing for the summer reading program, picnics are a great topic for a storytime. Sing “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” and “The Ants Go Marching.” Bring your books to [continue reading]
Boats Storytime Ideas (2010)
If you have several teen volunteers who can help the children, try some origami boats. Another simple boat craft can be made from a paper plate. Songs: Row, Row, Row Your Boat A Sailor Went [continue reading]
Water / Science Storytime Ideas
For a craft make Water Cycle bracelets or a Water Cycle wheel. Try any of the following water themed songs, Ain’t Gonna Rain No More, Rain, Rain, Go Away, It’s Raining, It’s Pouring or Down By the Bay. Ariane. SMALL CLOUD. [continue reading]
Bubbles Storytime Ideas (Revised 2010)
Here are some fun bubble activities: Use a clear plastic ball as a bubble and play a version of hot potato with the bubble. Super size bubbles: Using a child’s wading pool, make some huge [continue reading]
Ocean Life Storytime Ideas- Revised
Make shark hats or an octopus craft. Clements, Andrew. BIG AL. Big Al the blowfish is teased for being ugly, but when he helps the other fish who are caught in a net, they see beyond [continue reading]
Surfing and Swimming Storytime Ideas
Make a paper frog, to go along with Jonathan London’s Froggy Learns to Swim or make paper surfboards. Atkins, Jeannine. GET SET! SWIM! A girl learns to be proud of herself due to her accomplishments [continue reading]
Dogs Storytime Ideas (2009)
Story reading to service dogs, often called Paws to Read, is a growing activity at many libraries. Geared for first graders, children read to the dogs to get practice in a relaxing atmosphere. Having a [continue reading]