A birthday-themed storytime is one even toddlers will relate to, and there is a wealth of great picture books on birthdays. For a craft or activity, you could have a piñata, sing “Happy Birthday,” and [continue reading]
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Money Storytime Ideas (2011)
Even preschoolers need to understand the concept of money, as they often ask a parent to buy them something while at the store. But when the economy is bad, it can be difficult for preschoolers [continue reading]
Guinea Pigs Storytime Ideas
Animal-themed storytimes are always a hit, especially if it is a pet animal that can be brought in for the children to see. This would include guinea pigs! A special thanks to Shannon Kruer, Oldham [continue reading]
China Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas China One of the easiest crafts to construct is this Chinese paper lantern. A few of the younger children may need help cutting with a scissors but hopefully you can enlist some [continue reading]
Egypt Storytime Ideas
There are several interesting picture books set in Egypt that are age-appropriate for preschoolers. For a craft, make this simple sand dune picture by using a piece of sandpaper and drawing on it with crayons. [continue reading]
Africa Storytime Ideas
You can focus your storytime on specific African countries, or include a variety of regional folklore. For a simple drum craft, shown here, all you need are two paper cups, some masking tape, and brown paint. [continue reading]
Australia Storytime Ideas (2011)
These storytime ideas were inspired by the 2011 Summer Reading theme “One World, Many Stories.” For a craft, paper boomerangs are a big hit, but you have to warn the kids not to throw them at each [continue reading]
Russia Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Russia For preschool storytime, you could do a different type of book each week, such as Nursery Rhymes Around the World, Alphabet Books Around the World, but it could be more fun [continue reading]