& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
I just can't get enough of reading Bathe the Cat in storytime! On this two-fer Tuesday, here's another fun plan featuring my new favorite picture book: Sing: Now It's Time to Say Hello* Welcome/Intro Sing: If You're Happy...* Sing: If You're Ready...* Set Expectations Read: Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty & David Roberts… Continue reading Preschool Storytime Spotlight: Pet Palooza!
Cue the earworm for my fellow 90's kids! This song always makes me think of Pringles. 😆 Once a month, my library presents a special music and movement storytime (in place of Preschool Storytime) called Move and Groove. We didn't actually listen to the song that inspired this storytime plan, but here's what we did… Continue reading Move and Groove Storytime Spotlight: Jump Around
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
Storytime in the Stacks 