At my library, we do a different theme for each letter of the alphabet. One of the most popular is “J is for Jungle,” featuring animal stories. For a craft, we usually make simple monkey [continue reading]
Rabbits Storytime Ideas (2001)
Getting ready for Spring? How about some new books on rabbits to use along with old favorites like Margaret Wise Brown’s The Runaway Bunny? Here are some suggestions for a “Bunny” storytime, that avoids using [continue reading]
Building and Construction Storytime Ideas (2000)
Since many Bay Area libraries are being remodeled and retrofitted for earthquake preparedness, a storytime about building and construction might be fun. Kids seem to gravitate toward the heavy machinery, or they may wonder, “What [continue reading]
Scarecrows Storytime Ideas (2000)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Scarecrows During the fall, even children who live in the city can appreciate a “Scarecrow” themed storytime. In many instances, picture books are their first exposure to farms, farming, harvest, and scarecrows. [continue reading]
Popcorn Storytime Ideas
If you are looking for a Fall/Autumn program that is not holiday related, try a Popcorn program. Vartouhi Anderson from the Oakland Public Library always has a large storytime crowd, which she partly attributes to [continue reading]
Getting Dressed Storytime Ideas
Many preschoolers can relate to the theme of getting dressed, a skill many of them are mastering. A craft project to go with this theme is making a paper doll with clothes. This can just [continue reading]
Silly Storytime Ideas
Silly Stories for School Visits Already planning for classes who visit your library on field trips? These silly stories will be surefire winners for reading aloud and for booktalking, for classes kindergarten through grade [continue reading]
Leaves and Trees Storytime Ideas
Be sure to use the classic, A Tree Is Nice by Janice Udry. A simple but memorable craft is to make leaf-rubbings. Ehlert, Lois. RED LEAF, YELLOW LEAF. Watch a maple tree grow from [continue reading]