& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
Last month I blogged about Getting Started with a Bricks and Books Club. Today, I thought I would share the plan from our first inaugural meeting! Icebreaker Would you rather be a dog, gorilla or an elephant? Why? This turned into a pretty heavy icebreaker! One of our participants wanted to be an elephant so… Continue reading Bricks and Books Club: The One and Only Ivan
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
Once a month, my library presents a special music and movement storytime (in place of Preschool Storytime) called Move and Groove. Here's a recent spring storytime full of fun beats and birds! Sing: Now It's Time to Say Hello* Sing: The Birds Say Hello (puppets) Tune: The Farmer in the Dell The duck says hello,… Continue reading Move and Groove Storytime Spotlight: Bird Boogie
Storytime in the Stacks 