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Hot Weather – Revised

Hot Weather – Revised      It used to be unusual for those of us in the Bay Area to experience a hot day, but due to global warming it happens more often. Share some of [continue reading]

Published on Jul 10, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Science, Special Days
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Weddings Storytime – Revised

Weddings – Revised      Many preschoolers often have questions about attending their first wedding, so these stories can help with that conversation. For a craft project, make paper flowers: 15 Easy Paper Flowers Crafts For [continue reading]

Published on Jun 12, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Special Days
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Fireflies and Glow worms – Revised

Fireflies and Glowworms – Revised      Summer is a great time for a firefly storytime, even in areas that don’t have fireflies. For a craft project, make on of these easy suggestions: 10 Fab and [continue reading]

Published on May 29, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals, Summer Reading
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Prairie Dog Storytime

Prairie Dogs      Prairie dogs are an unusual animal seen in Mexico and the southwestern United States. A storytime offers a great opportunity to include factual books that make great readalouds. For a craft project, [continue reading]

Published on May 29, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Mermaids – Revised

Mermaids – Revised      Mermaids are a popular Halloween costume, so it can be a fun topic for storytime, too. Of course, mermaids and merpeople are not just for girls. For an activity, make one [continue reading]

Published on Apr 21, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: People
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Garbage Collectors

Garbage Collectors      Young children see the garbage and recycling trucks often, so it makes a great topic for storytime. For an activity, focus on recycling: www.educationoutside.org/preschool/activities/recycling/. Awan, Jashar. Every Monday Mabel. Mabel makes sure [continue reading]

Published on Apr 21, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: People
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Chickens – Revised

Chickens – Revised      Chickens are a fun animal to focus on during a storytime, and there is a wealth of great picture books on chickens! For an art project, make one of these: 38 [continue reading]

Published on Mar 14, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Worms, Snails, and Slugs – Revised

Worms, Snails, and Slugs – Revised      Children are interested in the types of creatures they see on the sidewalks, such as worms. Have a storytime about these animals. For an art project, make one [continue reading]

Published on Mar 14, 2025
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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