For a Spots theme, there are fewer animals than for the Stripes theme, but you could include leopards and cheetahs. For a craft, you could make Ladybugs out of red paper circles and round black [continue reading]
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Stripes Storytime Ideas
If you are looking for themes that are new, how about reading books on Stripes or Spots? Both themes can relate to learning the concept of shapes, an important Kindergarten Readiness skill. For a Stripes [continue reading]
Hippos Storytime Ideas-2010
Hippos are featured in several great picture books; something about them fascinates preschoolers. For an activity, you could obtain some “Hungry Hungry Hippo” tabletop games to play, make hippo paper bag puppets , or make [continue reading]
Hot Weather Storytime Ideas
It’s Hot Outside Many cities in the Bay Area are used to the fog, so a hot day is a bit of a surprise! Celebrate the heat with the following picture books. Some craft ideas [continue reading]
Pancakes Storytime Ideas
Food is always a popular theme for storytime whether it is cookies, pizza, or ice cream! Special thanks to Katherine Loeser of the Glendale Public Library for many of these ideas on a Pancake-themed storytime. [continue reading]
Picnics Storytime Ideas (revised)
No matter what theme you might be doing for the summer reading program, picnics are a great topic for a storytime. Sing “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” and “The Ants Go Marching.” Bring your books to [continue reading]
Boats Storytime Ideas (2010)
If you have several teen volunteers who can help the children, try some origami boats. Another simple boat craft can be made from a paper plate. Songs: Row, Row, Row Your Boat A Sailor Went [continue reading]
Hawaii Storytime Ideas (February 2010)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Hawaii – Revised Make paper [continue reading]