Helping – revised The topic of “helping” is a common one for Transitional Kindergarten as well as for preschool groups. It is an essential concept for young children in group situations and is a great [continue reading]
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Watermelon Storytime Ideas
With the emphasis on healthy foods for preschoolers, a storytime on watermelon can be fun and a great way to talk about healthy snacks. Sing the Raffi song, “Down By the Bay” which talks about [continue reading]
Days of the Week Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Days of the Week Teaching preschoolers the names of the days of the week is a great Kindergarten Readiness activity, and it can be fun! Make these lift the flap books as [continue reading]
Months of the Year Storytime Ideas
After preschoolers learn the days of the week, offer stories and activities that name the months of the year. They may not be able to name all the months in order by the time they [continue reading]
Teddy Bears Storytime Ideas
The Teddy Bear is a great theme for a toddler time, or even a preschool storytime. Be sure to check out our Teddy Bear storytime outline from 2001 – many of those songs and books [continue reading]
Cesar Chavez’s Birthday Storytime Ideas (2013)
Since Cesar Chavez’s Birthday is a state holiday in California, children ages 4-7 should be introduced to this notable humanitarian with a simple storytime. You can include books on Latino culture, as well as books [continue reading]
Mother’s Day Storytime Ideas (2013)
Mothers often feel unappreciated; a Mother’s Day themed-storytime can draw in families of all types who want to celebrate their mother figures. Make Mother’s Day greeting cards and paper flowers, or have a free artwork [continue reading]
Owls Storytime Ideas
One wonders if owls are the subject of picture books more often than any other type of bird; at least it may seem that way with the wealth of memorable owl stories. For an easy [continue reading]