Toddlers and preschoolers love friendly monsters, so a storytime on these imaginary beings can help a child process nighttime fears. Make a paperbag puppet based on Emberley’s Go Away, Big Green Monster! Or, try one [continue reading]
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Frogs Storytime Ideas (2015)
Many preschoolers are interested in their local parks and environments, so frogs can be a great choice for a storytime theme. Often they can see frogs in the wild in many areas near their homes. [continue reading]
Ducks Storytime Ideas
Even in urban centers such as Oakland, there are ducks in nearby parks, lakes, and other areas that are visited by preschoolers. For a craft project on this familiar animal, make these duck finger puppets [continue reading]
Legendary Creatures Storytime Ideas
Many of the preschoolers that I read to wear shirts with Bigfoot, Yeti, and other legendary creatures displayed. There are several picture books featuring these creatures which would make for a fun storytime. For a [continue reading]
Cities Storytime Ideas
There are so many great picture books featuring cities, including Last Stop On Market Street, which makes the topic a perfect storytime theme. Make these easy mess-free tie-dye shirts. Or if you want something simpler, make [continue reading]
Imaginary Friends Storytime Ideas
When The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat received the Caldecott Medal, I was impressed with the story as much as the illustrations. A little girl befriends an imaginary creature in a heartfelt, brief story [continue reading]
Chickens Storytime Ideas
There are so many great picture books featuring chickens, it makes a for a perfect storytime theme. Make these cool rod puppet chickens, or try some of these Extraordinary Warren activities if you read the book by [continue reading]
Dinosaurs Storytime Ideas (2015)
Dinosaurs are always a huge hit with preschoolers, and many of them know the names of different dinosaurs. You can make all types of projects, including dinosaur masks, paperbag puppets, or Playdoh dinosaurs. Try some [continue reading]