Everyone knows the joke about a toddlers’ favorite birthday present – the box the toy came in! Kids love to play with boxes, and there are several great picture books that fit the theme of [continue reading]
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Opposites Storytime Ideas
Special thanks to Beverly Bixler from the San Antonio Public Library, who posted these ideas on the PUBYAC listserv. The concept of Opposites is one children need to understand as they enter Kindergarten! BOOKS Yoon, [continue reading]
Light – Science Storytime Ideas
The science concept of light and darkness can be conveyed in a preschool storytime. Of course, stories about the sun are helpful, but also storytimes where flashlights or electric lights play a part can help [continue reading]
Weather – Science Storytime Ideas
One science concept that preschoolers can grasp is weather, since it has an immediate impact on their lives. For a craft project, you can make simple windsocks out of paper, with tissue paper streamers attached. [continue reading]
Grandparents Day Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Grandparents Day In September, there is a day designated for Grandparents’ Day (I think every day should be Grandparents’ Day). Preschool storytime is a perfect time to celebrate grandparents, as many of [continue reading]
Bakers Storytime Ideas
In the category of “People,” we have themes as varied as Astronauts and Pirates. But bakers are a profession many preschoolers can relate to – they often get a free cookie at the bakery, and [continue reading]
Jazz Storytime Ideas (2009)
Jazz picture books are in abundance; maybe because it is a topic of interest to so many authors and illustrators. Be sure to play some jazz music during the storytime. Pass out scarves to have [continue reading]
Masks Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Masks Storytime Creativity can be many things, especially anything to do with fine arts or the imagination. As with the chalk theme, there are not many picture books about masks. But you [continue reading]