Preschool Storytime Ideas United Kingdom Here are some more ideas for storytimes for the 2011 Summer Reading program, which we began in the last issue of BayNews. The theme being distributed by the California Library [continue reading]
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Scandinavian Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Scandinavian Countries Trolls are a popular toy which originated in Scandinavian folklore. Here is an easy troll craft made with corks. Andersen, Hans Christian. PRINCESS AND THE PEA. There are several [continue reading]
Spain and Italy Storytime Ideas
Here is a simple toilet roll craft of a bull, which is perfect to use with Ferdinand the Bull by Munro Leaf. Another great activity would be to celebrate Tomie DePaola’s Strega Nona character! Make [continue reading]
South America Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas South America It may seem like Autumn, but it is already time to start planning for the 2011 summer reading program! The theme being distributed by the California Library Association focuses on [continue reading]
Mexico Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Mexico For preschool storytime, you could do a different type of book each week, such as Nursery Rhymes Around the World, Alphabet Books Around the World, but it could be more fun [continue reading]
Earthquakes Storytime Ideas
Earthquakes and how to be prepared when they strike can be a difficult topic to address in a preschool storytime, but it is an important topic. There are some very short picture books that talk [continue reading]
Manners / Etiquette Storytime Ideas (2010)
Whenever I have been asked for books for children on manners and etiquette, it has been requested by a grandparent. Ironic? But it is clear preschoolers need some basics on good manners (so do many [continue reading]
Not so Scary Halloween Storytime Ideas
Younger preschoolers seem to make up the dominant group at most of our storytimes so many of our favorite Halloween stories are too scary. Here are some “Not So Scary” picture books you can use [continue reading]