Princess Storytime – Revised Many picture books feature strong, independent princesses, which is a great theme for a storytime! For a craft project, make cardboard crowns or popsicle stick wands: 22 Charming Princess [continue reading]
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Picture Books to Support Mental Health
Picture Books to Support Mental Health Andonegui, Sabrina. Messy Monkeys. Baldacchino, Christine. Violet Shrink. Bedia, Elizabeth. Balloons for Papa: A Story of Hope and Empathy. Boniello, Alex. A Case of the Zaps. Bright, Rachel. The [continue reading]
Farmers Storytime – Revised
Farmers Storytime – Revised Farmers are essential to our lives, yet many children may not be aware of what they do. This theme is fun but also introduces these essential community helpers. You could also [continue reading]
Grocers Storytime – Revised
Preschool Storytime Ideas Grocers Storytime – Revised Young children often visit the grocery store with a caregiver on a regular basis. There are many fun books about this community helper! For a craft [continue reading]
Lions Storytime
Preschool Storytime Ideas Lions Storytime Animals are always a welcome theme at storytime! Try some of the books listed below. Try the song “Going on a Lion Hunt,” which is a variation on “Going on [continue reading]
Valentine’s Day Storytime – Revised
Valentine’s Day Storytime – Revised For preschoolers, Valentine’s Day is a focus on family and friends. Make these simple Valentine’s Day cards: Printable Valentine’s Day Cards (dltk-holidays.com). Bruel, Nick. Bad Kitty Does Not Like [continue reading]
Robots Storytime – Revised
Robots Storytime – Revised Robots are a fun way to include STEM in a storytime. For a craft project, make these simple paper robots: Printable Version (dltk-teach.com). Dyckman, Ame. Boy + Bot. A boy [continue reading]
Helpful Websites for Storytime Planning
ACL Websites for Storytime Planning – November 2023 BayViews Storytime Themes www.bayviews.org/storytime.html From the Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California. A popular blog for children’s librarians, that contains hundreds of themed storytime plans. West [continue reading]