Camping Storytime – Revised Last month, we started to offer some storytime themes to go along with “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” the theme of the 2022 iRead summer reading program: https://www.ireadprogram.org/ focusing on a [continue reading]
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Oceans Storytime
Oceans Storytime “Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme of the 2022 Collaborative Summer Library Program: https://www.cslpreads.org/ . Of course, oceans and ocean creatures are great themes for California libraries all year long. For an [continue reading]
Hiking Storytime
Hiking Storytime “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” is the theme of the 2022 iRead summer reading program: https://www.ireadprogram.org/ focusing on a summer camp at the library. Even if you are not using iReads materials, camping, [continue reading]
Groundhog Day Storytime – Revised
Groundhog Day Storytime – revised Many preschools and Kindergartens learn about Groundhog Day. Make one of these simple groundhog crafts seen here: Easy and Cute Groundhog Day Crafts for Kids – Buggy and Buddy. Biedrzycki, [continue reading]
Friends Storytime – Revised
Friends Storytime – revised A preschooler’s first friend is often found at storytime or daycare. It’s a great theme for storytime, and will help them get ready for Kindergarten friendships. For a craft project, [continue reading]
Butterflies Storytime – Revised
Butterflies Storytime – revised Many of our communities are sites for migrating monarch butterflies, but it is a great insect to focus on for any child. Make these fun butterfly headbands: Butterfly Crown (dltk-kids.com). Burach, [continue reading]
Elephants Storytime
Elephants Storytime There are many great elephant characters in children’s books, including Babar, Horton, Elmer, and Gerald. Here are some other elephant picture books. For a craft project, make elephant paper bag puppets: Paper Bag [continue reading]
Insects Storytime
Insects Storytime Preschoolers often see and hold insects that they find at home or at the park. Many insects are important to the growth of a garden. For a craft project, make these [continue reading]