Picnic Storytime Ideas – Revised There are several fun picture books about picnicking, and songs including “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” and “Ants Go Marching.” Make woven paper mats to sit on: Newspaper Sit-upon : 6 Steps [continue reading]
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Sick/Get Well Storytime – Revised
Sick/Get Well Storytime Ideas – Revised Winter is the perfect time for stories on getting well after having a cold or flu. For a craft project, make get well cards. Alda, Arlene. Iris Has [continue reading]
Christmas Picture Books
Corderoy, Tracey. Mouse’s Night Before Christmas. Illus. by Sarah Massini. Nosy Crow, 10/2020. [32p.] $17.99. 978-1-5362-1440-6. Although this begins with the first four lines of the famous poem, this is actually a new [continue reading]
Dentist Storytime
Dentist Storytime Ideas To help calm fears about going to the dentist, offer some of these funny stories and hand out free toothbrushes. For a craft activity, make one of the ideas listed here: https://pocketofpreschool.com/dental-heath-themed-activities-and-centers/ [continue reading]
New Zealand Storytime
New Zealand Storytime Ideas New Zealand is a fun country to use as a storytime theme, due to the Maori culture and unique animals that live there. For a craft project, make Kiwi birds from [continue reading]
South Africa Storytime
South Africa Storytime Ideas South Africa is a country with a unique culture and would be a fun theme for storytime. For a craft project, make traditional rock paintings: https://ideas4diy.com/easy-rock-painting-ideas Angelou, Maya. My Painted House, [continue reading]
Cooking Storytime
Cooking Storytime Ideas Home cooking is a topic many families can relate to because of sheltering in place. There is more emphasis on including children in kitchen duties so they are empowered to eat healthy [continue reading]
Thailand Storytime
Thailand Storytime Ideas Thailand has a unique culture and would be a fun theme for storytime. For a craft project, make this paper toy featuring Thai animals: www.bkkkids.com/blog/hattifant-animal-flextangle-craft-thailand/, or make an elephant paper bag puppet: [continue reading]