Another popular topic for a storytime for older preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders, is the concept of telling time. There are several good picture books, along with poems and songs. A simple practice clock can [continue reading]
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Flannel-board Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Flannel-Board Book Storytime Ideas Here’s a list of great books that can be made into flannel board figures. Our favorite book on how to make a flannel board and use them in [continue reading]
Backwards Day Storytime Ideas (2003)
Below are some ideas for Backwards Day program, that would be especially good for libraries that attract younger children (ages 3-8) to their programs. Before the program, prepare the room by turning as many objects as [continue reading]
Beach Party Storytime Ideas
Beach Party Storytime Often our storytime column will list ideas for a storytime party you can do for a wide age range, as a very low cost summer program. Here is another idea for these [continue reading]
Lizard Storytime Ideas (2003)
Spring storytimes can start with celebrations of “critters:” insects, birds, or lizards. After hearing some great stories and songs, you could give each child a small handful of clay or playdoh to make their own [continue reading]
Bullying Storytime Ideas (2003)
One whole storytime on bullying may be too heavy-handed, but you may have some teachers request the topic to go along with a program called Operation Respect. This anti-teasing educational program was started by Peter [continue reading]
Cesar Chavez’s Birthday Storytime Ideas (2002)
For the Cesar Chavez holiday, one aspect is to celebrate Latino culture. Of course, for this storytime we have pastries from a local Mexican bakery! Elya, Susan M. EIGHT ANIMALS ON THE TOWN. A [continue reading]
Valentine’s Day Storytime Ideas (2002)
Valentine’s Day can inspire entertaining storytimes for preschoolers Although the holiday is based on concepts that may be a little confusing to preschoolers, I try to focus on the basic theme of Valentine’s Day which for children is friendship. [continue reading]