& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
Following on the heels of our opposites theme the week prior, we continued building vocabulary with even MORE opposite songs and stories about bugs! Sing: Say Hello to Your Toes* Sing: Hello, Friends* Welcome & Gratitude** Sing: Do You Know the Book Babies?* Introductions/Sharing: Names & Something New So many new milestones each week! Rolling… Continue reading Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Itsy Bitsy Bugs
Do you have a favorite storytime song that never gets old, no matter how many times you sing it? For me, it's "Sleeping Bunnies." Kids always ask to do this song over and over again. Nothing more fun than pretending to be asleep under your scarf (or parachute), then waking up and jumping all around!… Continue reading Song Spotlight: Sleeping Bunnies Piggybacks
In the midst of devastating budget cuts, somehow library life goes on. Babies bounce on laps, play with bubbles, and bring joy to my otherwise rather depressing work days this summer. I was so excited when I saw Maisy Big, Maisy Small come back into print! Babies and toddlers love Lucy Cousins' bright and bold… Continue reading Lapsit Baby Storytime Spotlight: Babies Big & Small
Storytime in the Stacks 