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Digging up Treasure Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging up Treasure Treasure and pirates are a sure-fire storytime winner, and fits the theme of “digging.” Make these cool treasure maps.  Or, make these treasure chests. Be sure to check out [continue reading]

Published on Mar 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Miscellaneous
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Animals that Dig – Moles Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Animals that Dig – Moles Several animals are known for “digging” – these include moles and gophers. There are many great picture books starring moles as main characters.  For an art project, [continue reading]

Published on Mar 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Popcorn Storytime Ideas-Revised

Popcorn is a relatively healthy snack, and so much fun! For a craft, glue popped popcorn onto cutouts of trees, to resemble apple blossoms. Or, check out all the great ideas on this teacher’s Pinterest page. [continue reading]

Published on Mar 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things, Miscellaneous
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Digging in Flower Gardens Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging in Flower Gardens Flower gardening can be fun for preschoolers, even if they don’t have a yard at their home. They can have flowering houseplants, or flower pots on the windowsill. [continue reading]

Published on Feb 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Digging in the Sand Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging in the Sand For many California libraries, the beach is not far away, and most preschoolers have been to the beach. Even if they haven’t, they would enjoy these stories, and [continue reading]

Published on Feb 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things, Miscellaneous
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Strawberries Storytime Ideas (2013)

Strawberries are tasty and sweet, but also healthy, so they are great for helping preschoolers learn good eating habits. Luckily, there are some great picture books featuring strawberries! For a simple craft, make these handprint [continue reading]

Published on Feb 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Digging up Dinosaurs Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging up Dinosaurs Dinosaurs is a great science-related theme, focusing on digging up fossils. I have listed books that focus on dinosaur bones, but you could add any of your favorite dinosaur [continue reading]

Published on Jan 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals, Science
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Digging up Vegetables Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging up Vegetables A great “digging” theme is vegetable gardening.  Even city kids can help at the urban garden, or plant windowsill parsley or basil. For a craft activity, make watercress eggheads. [continue reading]

Published on Jan 1, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things, Science
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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