& other tales of a teacher turned librarian
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
Once a month, my library presents a special music and movement storytime (in place of Preschool Storytime) called Move and Groove. Here's a recent spring storytime full of fun beats and birds! Sing: Now It's Time to Say Hello* Sing: The Birds Say Hello (puppets) Tune: The Farmer in the Dell The duck says hello,… Continue reading Move and Groove Storytime Spotlight: Bird Boogie
Looping back to share my most recent Flannel Friday post in full storytime action! Sing: Good Morning to You* Welcome/Introductions/Share: Recent Milestone 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 Read: Where Is Baby's Belly Button? by Karen Katz (Tuesday); Peek-a-Baby… Continue reading Baby Storytime Spotlight: Stories & Songs About Babies
Storytime in the Stacks 