In some ways, mixing colors can be the first type of science experiment a preschooler does. Of course, knowing the names of colors is also an important Kindergarten Readiness activity. There are many arts and [continue reading]
Updates
Pets Storytime Ideas (2013)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pets – revised If you are planning a more elaborate storytime program, invite a local pet store to bring in a few animals and talk about pet care in general. Children always [continue reading]
Halloween Read-Alouds
Halloween Read-alouds for ages 4-8 (Picture books) Reynolds, Aaron. Creepy Carrots! Jasper Rabbit wants some of the carrots that grow in a nearby field, but shadows and a “Twilight Zone” vibe frightens him. Savage, Stephen. [continue reading]
Board Books Round-up Part 3
More Board Books arrived just as we were finishing last month’s column, so here are more mini-reviews of new Board Books. Single Titles: Light, Steve. Diggers Go. Chronicle Books, 2013. 16p. $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4521-1864-2. As [continue reading]
Outstanding!
Every month, we’ll post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]
Helpers – Storytime Ideas (2013)
Helping – revised The topic of “helping” is a common one for Transitional Kindergarten as well as for preschool groups. It is an essential concept for young children in group situations and is a great [continue reading]
Watermelon Storytime Ideas
With the emphasis on healthy foods for preschoolers, a storytime on watermelon can be fun and a great way to talk about healthy snacks. Sing the Raffi song, “Down By the Bay” which talks about [continue reading]
Days of the Week Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Days of the Week Teaching preschoolers the names of the days of the week is a great Kindergarten Readiness activity, and it can be fun! Make these lift the flap books as [continue reading]