Preschool Storytime Ideas South America It may seem like Autumn, but it is already time to start planning for the 2011 summer reading program! The theme being distributed by the California Library Association focuses on [continue reading]
Mexico Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Mexico 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]
Earthquakes Storytime Ideas
Earthquakes and how to be prepared when they strike can be a difficult topic to address in a preschool storytime, but it is an important topic. There are some very short picture books that talk [continue reading]
Manners / Etiquette Storytime Ideas (2010)
Whenever I have been asked for books for children on manners and etiquette, it has been requested by a grandparent. Ironic? But it is clear preschoolers need some basics on good manners (so do many [continue reading]
Not so Scary Halloween Storytime Ideas
Younger preschoolers seem to make up the dominant group at most of our storytimes so many of our favorite Halloween stories are too scary. Here are some “Not So Scary” picture books you can use [continue reading]
Pumpkins Storytime Ideas (2010)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pumpkins – revised Pumpkins can be a great Autumn storytime theme, especially if you have parents who would prefer you avoided doing Halloween stories. Also, the pumpkin theme can work for the [continue reading]
Canada Storytime Ideas
It is surprising how little most of us know about Canada, so a Canada-themed storytime can be a great way to introduce children to our neighbor to the north. Be sure to point out Canada [continue reading]
Caribbean Storytime Ideas
Some preschoolers may know a little bit about a Caribbean country, if they have friends from the area, or if they heard about the earthquake in Haiti. Some may even go there on vacation! But [continue reading]