A clay play storytime can reach a wide age range – younger preschoolers can use blobs of playdoh to make simple forms, and older kids can make simple pinch pots. You can also use a [continue reading]
Crayons Storytime Ideas
Crayons are more effective and age-appropriate for preschoolers than markers; crayons help them develop fine motor skills since they need to put pressure on a crayon. There are several great picture books using crayons as [continue reading]
Sick/Get Well Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas I’m Sick/Get Well Storytime Ready for cold and flu season? How about a storytime on getting sick, and getting well! Here are some great ideas: BOOKS Charlip, Remy. MOTHER, MOTHER, I FEEL [continue reading]
Garbage Man Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas The Garbage Man Many preschoolers have seen a garbage truck at their curb and are fascinated by the big machines. Perhaps you can get a local garbage truck to visit the storytime. [continue reading]
Halloween Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Halloween Halloween is more popular than ever! And Halloween storytimes are a great way to involve the older siblings of your preschool audience, since they really appreciate this topic. There are too [continue reading]
Bathtime Storytime Ideas
Bathtime All preschoolers can relate to the topic of Bathtime – also check out our Bubbles-themed storytime. For a craft, make a simple stick puppet of a rubber ducky, after singing the popular Sesame Street [continue reading]
Tools and Construction Worker Storytime Ideas
Recently on the PUBYAC Listserv there was a great discussion about a storytime focusing on tools, since Bob the Builder is such a popular TV show with preschoolers. Be sure to include the song Johnny [continue reading]
Grandparents Day Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Grandparents Day Grandparents Day, celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, can be fun for preschoolers. If their grandparents live far away, they can email them or make them a card [continue reading]