Mail Carriers (revised) The person that brings the mail is one of the community helpers every child sees on a regular basis. Enjoy stories of these workers, and make a fun craft out of recycled [continue reading]
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Soup Storytime
Soup As the weather grows colder in late autumn, focus a storytime on soup as a way to help children learn about cooking and eating vegetables. Be sure to sing the alphabet song and talk [continue reading]
Play for Babies Storytime
Play for Babies Storytimes for babies and toddlers offer an opportunity to model great read-aloud techniques for parents and gives them the confidence to read to their children every day. A baby-toddler storytime can be [continue reading]
Penguins Storytime
Penguins (revised) There may be more books on penguins than just about any other bird (except chickens), which provides a great opportunity to talk about penguins and Antarctica. For a craft project, make these paper [continue reading]
Alligators and Crocodiles Storytime
Alligators and Crocodiles (revised) A great way to celebrate the alphabet is by focusing on a different animal each week, in alphabetical order, such as alligator, bear, cat, dog, etc. A storytime on alligators and [continue reading]
Pirates Storytime
Pirates (revised) Even preschoolers can enjoy “Talk Like a Pirate Day” in September with a Pirate-themed storytime. For a craft project, make paper plate pirate masks, as seen here: www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/pirates/mplatepirate.htm . Freedman, Claire. Pirates Love [continue reading]
Beach Party Storytime
Beach Party (revised) A beach party-themed storytime is great for the end of summer, but you can hold this type of story anytime! Read about the beach and toss around a beach ball. For a [continue reading]
Sun for Babies Storytime
Sun for Babies Storytimes for babies and toddlers offer an opportunity to model great read-aloud techniques for parents and gives them the confidence to read to their children every day. A baby-toddler storytime can [continue reading]