Need for Gender Neutral Books for Children: Looking for books where the gender of the main character is not specified? Try some of these titles: Babybug Magazine – “Kim” monthly feature (Kim is gender neutral) [continue reading]
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Legendary Creatures Storytime Ideas
Many of the preschoolers that I read to wear shirts with Bigfoot, Yeti, and other legendary creatures displayed. There are several picture books featuring these creatures which would make for a fun storytime. For a [continue reading]
Cities Storytime Ideas
There are so many great picture books featuring cities, including Last Stop On Market Street, which makes the topic a perfect storytime theme. Make these easy mess-free tie-dye shirts. Or if you want something simpler, make [continue reading]
Imaginary Friends Storytime Ideas
When The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat received the Caldecott Medal, I was impressed with the story as much as the illustrations. A little girl befriends an imaginary creature in a heartfelt, brief story [continue reading]
Chickens Storytime Ideas
There are so many great picture books featuring chickens, it makes a for a perfect storytime theme. Make these cool rod puppet chickens, or try some of these Extraordinary Warren activities if you read the book by [continue reading]
Dinosaurs Storytime Ideas (2015)
Dinosaurs are always a huge hit with preschoolers, and many of them know the names of different dinosaurs. You can make all types of projects, including dinosaur masks, paperbag puppets, or Playdoh dinosaurs. Try some [continue reading]
Sizes (large, small) Storytime Ideas
The size of things relative to other things is an important concept for preschoolers to learn. Be sure to use the Geisel Award-winning book, You Are (Not) Small, a really fun and very brief picture [continue reading]
Sidekicks Storytime Ideas
Most superheroes have a memorable sidekick, like Robin who helps Batman or Superman’s pals Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson. For a craft project, make these Minions (the sidekicks in the “Despicable Me” films). Arnold, Tedd. [continue reading]