Often the first magic show a child will see will be held at the library. Promote an upcoming magic show with a storytime on magicians. For a craft project, make wizard hats: www.crayola.com/crafts/whirl–twirl-party-hats-craft/ Agee, Jon. [continue reading]
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Pumpkin Gardening Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pumpkin Gardening If you would like an October storytime without the emphasis on Halloween or scary creatures, try a storytime on pumpkins! The following books have little or no Halloween elements in [continue reading]
Shoes Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Shoes Even with the convenience of Velcro, kids still need to learn to tie their shoes. For an activity for a shoe-themed storytime, display some tennis shoes that kids can use to [continue reading]
Hats Storytime Ideas
Hats The theme of hats is one of my storytime favorites; it can be done any time of the year and is always a big hit. There are several hat-themed picture books, and you can [continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]