& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
For the past several years, I've been doing a Box Storytime/Play Party in January. I've been wondering what I could do with cardboard now that I primarily work with ages 5-12. When I saw another librarian post about MakeDo cardboard construction kits on social media, I had my answer! I took this program to two… Continue reading STEAM Family Fun with Cardboard!
I visit one of our local K-2 elementary schools every month for storytime. This month I got to visit the day after Valentine's! Unless otherwise noted, the books/songs were used with all grade levels. Sing: Hello, Hello & How Are You?* (English and Spanish) - K/1st Grade Rhyme: Bread & Butter* - 2nd Grade The… Continue reading School-Age Storytime Spotlight: Self-Love
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
Storytime in the Stacks 