Beds Beds and pillows are a natural topic for storytimes. For an activity, make paper patchwork quilts, or the Five Monkeys jumping on the bed. Or, make a Goldilocks doll after reading The Three Bears. [continue reading]
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Nocturnal Animals Storytime Ideas
Which animals are out and about in the night, while we sleep? Stories featuring owls, bats, hedgehogs, raccoons, and crickets would celebrate nocturnal animals. For a craft project, you can make simple paperbag puppets of [continue reading]
Pajamas Storytime Ideas (2012)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pajamas To celebrate the night, have a pajama storytime! Encourage the kids to wear their pajamas, especially if this is an evening storytime. For an activity, try a potato sack race using [continue reading]
Dreams Storytime Ideas
There are several “dreamy” stories that you can read aloud. Also, talk about day dreaming. Have the audience shut their eyes and dream of something special – their favorite foods for example. For a craft, [continue reading]
Lullabies Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Lullabies Be sure to sing some of your favorite lullabies at storytime, including Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Hush Little Baby. For a craft, make simple musical instruments. Appelt, Kathi. BAYOU LULLABY. [continue reading]
Moon Stories Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Moon Stories The Moon is a great science-related theme even preschoolers can understand, since they can see it. If possible, have some telescopes outside to look at the moon if you are [continue reading]
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Even those working at a small library can do a simple El día de los niños/El día de los libros [continue reading]
Ice Cream Storytime Ideas
Ice cream is a favorite food of nearly all of us, from a baby to a grandparent, so a storytime focusing on ice cream is sure to be a winner! July is National Ice Cream [continue reading]