& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
Have you ever played Doggy, Doggy, Where's Your Bone? This circle game was an inside recess staple in my kindergarten classroom! When pet storytime week rolled around last year, I just knew I had to adapt this fun game into a flannel. Photograph: Felt animal faces and a dog collar, tennis ball and bone against… Continue reading Flannel Friday: Doggy, Doggy, Where’s Your Bone?
Woke up to cold and freshly fallen snow! It's a perfect morning to drink hot tea and remember warmer summer storytimes. I LOVE this theme because it's so rooted in kids' everyday experiences. They bring a lot of background knowledge to the table when it comes to parks and playing outside! Welcome & Set Expectations… Continue reading Storytime Spotlight: Puppies & Parks (Family Time)
This year Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown was selected as the One Book 4 Colorado winner, and I just knew I needed a fun flannel that incorporated counting and dogs to go with it! I also wanted to really focus on building number sense, which requires something a little more versatile than your typical counting… Continue reading Flannel Friday: Not Your Typical 10 Juicy Dog Bones
Storytime in the Stacks 