Snakes and turtles are not common household pets, but here in the Bay Area anything is possible! In fact, there are some popular vivariums that sell reptile pets such as the the East Bay Vivarium,, as [continue reading]
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Body Parts Storytime Ideas (2005)
A great list of toddler and preschooler books relating to the theme of Body Parts the PUBYAC listserv is pasted below. I have it here since many would work well for a storytime! Be sure to [continue reading]
Turtles and Tortoises Storytime Ideas (2005)
Snakes and turtles are not common household pets, but here in the Bay Area anything is possible! In fact, there are some popular vivariums that sell reptile pets, as well as Python Ron and other reptile [continue reading]
Sun and Moon Storytime Ideas (2005)
Preschoolers can begin learning about outer space with a storytime on the sun and moon. Kids can make crowns that resemble the rays of the sun, or make solar system mobiles as seen at Enchanted [continue reading]
Mexican Independence Day Storytime Ideas (2005)
Although younger preschoolers won’t understand the history of Mexican Independence Day (September 16), they will have fun hearing stories about the culture of Mexico. There are plenty of craft ideas, from coloring a printout of [continue reading]
Birds Storytime Ideas
Birds can be a fun theme for storytime, because even “city kids” see birds on a regular basis. Here in the Bay Area most preschoolers have seen sea gulls and pigeons, and suburban kids have [continue reading]
Fourth of July Storytime Ideas
There are some great books about the Fourth of July holiday, often with multicultural themes, and you can jazz up this storytime by singing related songs like “Yankee Doodle” and “This Land is Your Land.” There are many [continue reading]
Cats Storytime Ideas
I admit I am a “dog” person, but am happy to list my favorite cat books. You probably have favorites too; I have limited this list to regular cats that are cats, not talking, clothes-wearing [continue reading]