Many preschoolers have visited an aquarium and are very interested in fish and ocean animals. Instead of a craft, you can play a game with numbered paper fish. Attach a paperclip to the paper fish, [continue reading]
Pirates Storytime Ideas
Pirates Storytime Ideas There are few pirate-themed picture books, but even kids who haven’t seen the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films will enjoy a pirate-themed storytime. You can also adapt the craft ideas to use [continue reading]
Princess Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Princess Two ideas for popular culture-related storytimes are princesses and pirates. Many of our requests for princess books are related to the Disney princesses, but you can substitute fairytales and other satisfying princess [continue reading]
Foxes Storytime Ideas
There are many classic stories involving foxes, enough to make a storytime! Here are some ideas I found on the PUBYAC listserv, with some of my own ideas added: Edwards, Pamela Duncan. FOUR FAMISHED FOXES [continue reading]
Zoo Storytime Ideas (2006)
Books Campbell, Rod. DEAR ZOO. Kids will love this lift-the-flap story about a child who asks the zoo for a pet. Hendrick, Mary Jean. IF ANYTHING EVER GOES WRONG AT THE ZOO. Leslie loves all the [continue reading]
Goldfish/Tropical Fish Storytime Ideas (2006)
Pet fish can be more practical than a dog or cat for some households. Here are some great pet fish books for storytime; serve Goldfish Crackers at the end of the storytime! For a craft, [continue reading]
Pigeons Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pigeons Here are some ideas to accompany DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS, the award-winning book by Mo Willems. These ideas sound perfect for preschool and family storytimes, because the “Pigeon” books [continue reading]
Art and Colors Storytime Ideas
Include craft activities like collage art, abstract art using markers or watercolors, or color matching games. If you have a space outside the library, like a patio, you can even try finger-painting. Remember, it’s the process, [continue reading]