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Zoo Storytime Ideas (2014)

Zoos are always a popular storytime theme, and there are several new Zoo books that will fit well with the classics you already use such as Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathman. For a craft project, [continue reading]

Published on Aug 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Rhinos Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Rhinos Animal storytimes are always popular; I like to do a new animal for each letter of the alphabet over the course of several months. The rhinoceros is a fun choice, and [continue reading]

Published on Jul 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Riddles Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Riddles Rebus books can help emergent readers with decoding techniques by encouraging children to “read” the small picture that is in place of a word. Riddle books also foster preliteracy skills because [continue reading]

Published on Jul 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Miscellaneous
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Rebus Storytime Ideas (2014)

Preschool Storytime Ideas Rebus Rebus books can help emergent readers with decoding techniques, by encouraging children to “read” the small picture that is in place of a word. Include one rebus book every so often [continue reading]

Published on Jun 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Miscellaneous
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Five Senses Storytime Ideas

The five senses are a key element of the Kindergarten curriculum, so it is not too early to learn about the Five Senses in preschool. This simple science subject is great for the “Fizz Boom Read!” [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Science
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Grossology Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Grossology Here is a fun storytime about Gross things in science. For an art activity, make bubbles with added green and yellow food coloring, to look like snot! The kids will love [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Miscellaneous, Science
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Snakes Storytime Ideas-Revised

Try a storytime on snakes, or turtles and tortoises. If possible, see if you can borrow a snake or turtle from a local pet store, or from a group that rescues animals such as the [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Turtles and Tortoises Storytime Ideas (2014)

Turtles and Tortoises – revised Try a storytime on snakes, or on turtles and tortoises. If possible, see if you can borrow a snake or turtle from a local pet store, or from a group [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2014
Posted by: mersteiner
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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