The theme of camping, hiking, and sleepovers in the woods may not seem timely for a September storytime, but there were lots of great ideas on this topic on a PUBYAC posting. So, if you [continue reading]
Superhero Storytime Ideas (2004)
Storytime Ideas SUPERHERO Superheroes can be a great theme for a school-age storytime. Start with one of these ideas: Start out by reading a couple of “Superhero” themed storybooks: Max by Bob Graham, Noodle Man: the [continue reading]
Helpers Storytime Ideas – (2003)
“Helping” Storytime Often with primary graders you can do a storytime about an abstract subject like “Helping,” instead of sticking with concrete subjects like bears, holidays, food, etc. Part of kindergarten and first grade is [continue reading]
Baby Animals Storytime Ideas (2003)
Thanks to Roberta L. Meyer, Youth Services Librarian at the Helen Matthes Library in Effingham, IL for this compilation of Baby Animal storytime ideas! BOOKS Animal surprises / Christopher Gunson Baby animals / Seymour Simon Baby [continue reading]
Frogs Storytime Ideas
A frog-themed storytime can be fun anytime of year, especially when accompanied by any of the great activities listed in the next column on Froggy programs. The kids at my library enjoy all of Jonathan [continue reading]
Hawaii Storytime Ideas (2004)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Hawaii For Asian-Pacific Island Month in May, hold a Hawaii-themed storytime, complete with goldfish crackers and pineapple juice! This storytime is good for nearly all ages: preschool, school-age, or family storytimes. There [continue reading]
Monsters Storytime Ideas (2003)
In honor of Maurice Sendak’s beloved Where the Wild Things Are, let’s have a storytime about monsters. A few parents may wonder if this will frighten their preschooler, when we know these monster stories actually [continue reading]
Peanut Butter Storytime Ideas
Peanut Butter Even though a few children are allergic to peanut butter, for most kids it is a lunchtime staple. There are lots of great stories about peanut butter, jam and jelly, and sandwiches. Jazz [continue reading]