& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
Sharing a fun feelings-centered storytime plan for Valentine’s Day — or any day! It’s always a good time to help kids build SEL skills. Sing: Now It’s Time to Say Hello* Sing: When the Zoo Wakes Up in the Morning… (puppets) When monkeys wake up in the morning,They always say good day.When monkeys wake up… Continue reading STEAM Storytime Spotlight: Heart Art
It’s getting to be that time of year when I host a special box storytime/play party! I sure do miss this program… and I’m sure my former teammates miss me recycling all their holiday boxes! This Throwback Thursday, I’m remembering the very first one back in January 2020. Rhyme: Bread & Butter* Play: Mr. Fox… Continue reading STEAM Storytime Spotlight: The Inaugural Box Play Party!
Once a month, my library presents STEAM Storytime in place of Preschool Storytime. Here’s a recent plan centered on constructive block play. Sing: Hi, Hello & How Are You? Welcome/Intro Welcome to STEAM Storytime! Today we’re focusing on Engineering. Research shows that constructive play (creating and building with different types of materials) supports children’s physical,… Continue reading STEAM Storytime Spotlight: Build & Break
Storytime in the Stacks 