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Clay Play Storytime – Revised

Clay Play Storytime – revised           Instead of a craft project, allow time for free play with clay or Playdoh. To make your own Playdoh, follow these instructions: Easy Cinnamon Play Dough Recipe – Simply Southern [continue reading]

Published on Jul 2, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things, Summer Reading
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Drink More Water Storytime

Drink More Water Many parents, teachers, and others know it is important to encourage children to drink more water, so having a storytime focusing on water could be inspirational. For an art project, set out watercolor [continue reading]

Published on Jul 2, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Science, Summer Reading
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Shapes Storytime – Revised

Shapes Storytime – revised     Learning shapes as a toddler is a key math concept that is essential for later subjects. Offer a shapes-themed storytime to emphasize the importance of the subject. Parents may also need [continue reading]

Published on Jun 19, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things, Science
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Summer Storytime – Revised

Summer Storytime – revised  Seasons are a useful subject for a preschooler, and summer can be a great time to begin to learn about the seasons. For a craft project, check out:  Summer Crafts and [continue reading]

Published on Jun 19, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Science, Summer Reading
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Crayons Storytime – Revised

 Crayons Storytime – revised      Crayons are an essential arts tool for young children. Instead of formal coloring sheets or art project with parameters, encourage free crayon art. This would include peeling crayons so that kids [continue reading]

Published on May 3, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things, Miscellaneous, Summer Reading
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Arts and Colors Storytime – Revised

Art and Colors Storytime – revised  Instead of a craft project, hold a free art session. Let children try out watercolors, drawing, and any other type of free art rather than coloring sheets. Austin, Mike. [continue reading]

Published on Apr 26, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Pigeons Storytime – revised

Pigeons Storytime – revised      For a craft project, make one of these fun pigeon crafts: Pigeon Activities Inspired by Mo Willem’s Books (teachingmama.org) Battersby, Katherine. Perfect Pigeons. One out of ten pigeons is a little [continue reading]

Published on Feb 28, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Ladybugs Storytime – revised

 Ladybugs Storytime – revised  For a craft project, make one of these simple ladybug headbands: Ladybug Crown (dltk-kids.com) Bright, Paul. Hide-and-Seek Ladybugs. With die-cut holes, this fun story has a ladybug and lightning bug play [continue reading]

Published on Feb 28, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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