Preschool Storytime Ideas
Shoes
Even with the convenience of Velcro, kids still need to learn to tie their shoes. For an activity for a shoe-themed storytime, display some tennis shoes that kids can use to practice tying a shoe. Also, photocopy a shoe outline on cardstock, and punch holes and lace a piece of yarn into the paper shoe for practice.
Books
Anderson, Joseph P. LOOP, SWOOP, AND PULL! Stevie practices tying his shoes until he can do it without assistance.
Beaumont, Karen. SHOE-LA-LA! Four girls search for party shoes in this celebration of footwear.
Dean, James. PETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES. Pete proudly walks down in the street in his four brand new white high-top tennis shoes. But various things change the color of those shoes!
Hughes, Shirley. ALFIE’S FEET. Alfie can put on his new yellow rain boots without help, but they just don’t feel right.
Mayer, Mercer. ALL BY MYSELF. Little Critter shows all the things he can do without help, such as tying his shoes.
Morris, Ann. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES. Color photos show children wearing shoes around the world.
Richmond, Marianne. MY SHOES TAKE ME WHERE I WANT TO GO. A description of where one would wear certain shoes, such as sandals at the beach.
Singer, Marilyn. I’M GONNA CLIMB A MOUNTAIN IN MY PATENT LEATHER SHOES. Sadie loves fashion but she also loves camping and hiking.