& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
It's been awhile since I shared a flow storytime plan! Here's a fun one involving sticks, hats and snow. I presented this plan to a mixed-age Saturday storytime group on a snowy spring day: Rhyme: Bread & Butter (Rhythm Sticks)* My Saturday storytime volunteer passed out rhythm sticks as the families entered the room and… Continue reading Family Storytime Spotlight: Sticks and Snow
Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome/Introduction/Announcements During my welcome and pre-storytime announcements, I asked the adults to stay nearby to help type their child's answers to questions in the chat box and to turn the camera on/off. I also asked them to grab ten SOMETHINGS to build with later - blocks, cups, whatever. I had… Continue reading Virtual Storytime Spotlight: Imagination
Back with another fun Outside Storytime Plan! This time we sang songs and told stories about frightful creatures (real and imaginary). Pre-Storytime Playlist: Here Comes the Sun by Caspar Babypants Little Red Rooster by The Lucky Band Say What? by The Lucky Band Super Shaker Song by Culture Queen Clap Your Hands by Mr. Jon… Continue reading Outside Storytime Spotlight: Scary Stuff
Storytime in the Stacks 