Mindful Storytime Spotlight: Winter Wonder

Jessica @ Storytime in the Stacks

Sharing a recent storytime plan centered on seasonal mindfulness! Although these storytimes may include yoga elements, I am not a certified yoga instructor and am very careful not to call them yoga storytimes. Sing: We Stretch and Sing Hello Tune: The Farmer in the Dell We stretch and sing hello.We stretch and sing hello.With our… Continue reading Mindful Storytime Spotlight: Winter Wonder

Getting Started with Bricks and Books Club for Tweens

Jessica @ Storytime in the Stacks

Updated 07/10/23 The first Bricks and Books Club I launched in 2021 began with tweens. This popular program combined two of my favorite things: middle grade lit and LEGO® bricks. Originally, our group met bimonthly to discuss a book (read in advance) and build. I brought the book club with me to my new library… Continue reading Getting Started with Bricks and Books Club for Tweens

Baby Storytime Spotlight: So Much Family Fun!

Jessica @ Storytime in the Stacks

Wanted to loop back to my recent Flannel Friday post and share how we used So Much by Trish Cooke in baby storytime! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome/Introductions/Share: Baby's Birthday Sing: Let’s All Clap…* Rhyme: This is Big, Big, Big* Bounce: Toast in the Toaster (x3)* Sing: Everybody Clap Your Hands by Nancy Kopman… Continue reading Baby Storytime Spotlight: So Much Family Fun!