Thanksgiving – revised Many Thanksgiving stories are too long for preschoolers, but there are a few that can work with our age group. Mix them with books on cooking and family dinners and you can [continue reading]
Leaves and Trees Storytime Ideas-Revised
There are several great preschool picture books on leaves and trees, and the idea that leaves change color. For a craft that even toddlers can do, make leaf rubbings. Gather a variety of leaves, and [continue reading]
Grandparents’ Day Storytime Ideas
Grandparents’ Day – revised In September, there is a day designated for Grandparents’ Day (I think every day should be Grandparents’ Day). Preschool storytime is a perfect time to celebrate grandparents, as many of the [continue reading]
Librarian Storytime Ideas (2009)
Most of us conduct school tours at our libraries, and reading a story at the end of a primary grade tour is common. Let’s read some of our favorite stories featuring a librarian, and as [continue reading]
Knights Storytime Ideas (2009)
Many fairy tales feature knights, but often these are too long for most preschool storytimes. Here are some tried and true storytime picture books featuring knights. For a craft project, you can make a knight’s [continue reading]
New Years Day Storytime Ideas- Revised
There are more books on Chinese New Year than the New Year that takes place on December 31st- at least at my library, but there are enough picture books to do a New Year’s Storytime. [continue reading]
Boxes Storytime Ideas
Everyone knows the joke about a toddlers’ favorite birthday present – the box the toy came in! Kids love to play with boxes, and there are several great picture books that fit the theme of [continue reading]
Opposites Storytime Ideas
Special thanks to Beverly Bixler from the San Antonio Public Library, who posted these ideas on the PUBYAC listserv. The concept of Opposites is one children need to understand as they enter Kindergarten! BOOKS Yoon, [continue reading]