Sabuda, Robert. The Little Mermaid: a Pop-up Adaptation of the Classic Fairy Tale. Illus. by Robert Sabuda. S&S/Little Simon, 2013. 10p. $29.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-6080-5. Sabuda is king of the elaborate literary pop-up book, and this [continue reading]
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Pet Birds Storytime Ideas
Pet and animal storytimes are always a big hit! For a craft activity, make a simple pinecone feeder, or other bird feeder: www.localfunforkids.com/home/how-to-make-5-easy-bird-feeder-crafts-for-preschoolers-big-k.html . Esbaum, Jill. TOM’S TWEET. A cat finds an injured bird [continue reading]
Chemistry Storytime Ideas
Here is a simple Chemistry storytime you can do with preschoolers. For a craft activity, make streamers of color or fireworks in a glass , or make slime. Barton, Chris. THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS. In this [continue reading]
Goldfish / Tropical Fish Storytime Ideas (2014)
Pet fish can be more practical than a dog or cat for some households. Here are some great pet fish books for storytime; serve Goldfish Crackers at the end of the storytime! For a craft, [continue reading]
Cats Storytime Ideas – (revised)
The themes of “Cats” and “Dogs” are sure to draw in a big crowd at your storytimes. For some arts and crafts ideas, try the Pete the Cat website for downloadable activities or, try some [continue reading]
Dogs Storytime Ideas (2013)
The themes of “Cats” and “Dogs” are sure to draw in a big crowd at your storytimes, if you are using the 2014 Summer Reading Program theme “Paws to Read,” focusing on pet animals. Of [continue reading]
Physics Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Physics Science-focused story times can be fun at any time of year. For a Physics theme, one activity is to put out Duplo and Lego blocks for free play to help children develop [continue reading]
Pop-up and Flap Books
Pop-up and Flap Books Litton, Jonathan. Mesmerizing Math. Illus. by Thomas Flintham. Templar/Candlewick, 2013. 16p. $18.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6881-5. Full of small pop-ups, booklets, games, pullouts, and other movable elements, this look at math factoids includes [continue reading]