& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
Since my storytime load was so light in 2020, it seemed like a good time to dig in and deeply analyze my practice. It was... VERY illuminating. I've been doing storytimes for 5 years (longer if you count classroom read-alouds), and I still have lots of learning and growing to do! Looking Back: Quick Storytime… Continue reading 2020 Storytime Year in Review
My last virtual storytime fell on December 31st! We celebrated the end of 2020 at last with some of my favorite picture books that were published last year. Highlights below; full script available by clicking here. Sing: Hi, Hello and How Are You?* Welcome During my welcome, I reminded the audience to grab something they could… Continue reading Virtual Storytime Spotlight: 2020 Favorites
It's One Book Colorado Time! Usually released in April, this year's free book for four year olds across the state was delayed by pandemic problems until fall. This recent virtual storytime plan celebrated the winner (The Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier and Sonia Sánchez) and other red things - like fall leaves and apples… Continue reading Virtual Storytime Spotlight: Forts, Fall Leaves & Other Red Things
Storytime in the Stacks 