& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
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
Do you still call it passive programming? Or do you use the term self-directed patron programming? Personally, I'm a big fan of Heather Booth's phrase: free-range programs! Whatever temporary pop-up programs are called these days, here's some fun ideas for winter! Back when staff-led programs and play areas were closed during the early days of… Continue reading Pop-Up Winter Programs
Storytime in the Stacks 