Jazz picture books are in abundance; maybe because it is a topic of interest to so many authors and illustrators. Be sure to play some jazz music during the storytime. Pass out scarves to have [continue reading]
Masks Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Masks Storytime Creativity can be many things, especially anything to do with fine arts or the imagination. As with the chalk theme, there are not many picture books about masks. But you [continue reading]
Imagination Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Imagination Storytime We are continuing our series of storytime themes that go along with the Be Creative @ Your Library summer reading program for 2009. To me, creativity can be many things, [continue reading]
Painting Storytime Ideas
Since the point of most of these stories is to paint whatever you like, just let the kids paint! You can either use watercolors or fingerpaints depending on your storytime set-up. If you are concerned [continue reading]
Acting Storytime Ideas
A storytime featuring characters that love to act on stage can invite a lot of participation. Do at least one story that involves the audience – have them act out a folktale such as The [continue reading]
Photography Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Photography Storytime Creativity can be many things, especially anything to do with fine arts or the imagination. Below is a list of books that focus on photography. For an activity, you can [continue reading]
Singing Storytime Ideas (2009)
There is a plethora of picture books that originated as songs – a few are listed below but your library probably has many more. Several are by Raffi, Nadine Bernard Westcott, and Iza Trapani. For [continue reading]
Dance Storytime Ideas (2009)
Be sure to do some dancing during this storytime – how about The Hokey Pokey? For a craft project, you could make some simple dance skirts out of tissue paper taped to an old belt. [continue reading]