Storytime Theme: Rocks

Now, before we you bypass this storytime all together, you might be surprised to find out that there are some really amazing picture books about rocks out there! This is a great (and simple) STEM lesson plan that would be a lot of fun for preschoolers as well as toddlers and early elementary school age kids. You can take time to talk about what kids know about rocks, spend time describing what rocks look and feel like, and use rocks to create fun art projects too.

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Storytime Theme: Rocks

Books

• Charlotte and the Rock by Stephen W. Martin, illustrated by Samantha Cotterill
• A Chip Off the Old Block by Jody Jensen Shaffer, illustrated by Daniel Miyares
• Hidden Gem by Linda Liu
• Old Rock (Is Not Boring) by Deb Pilutti
• Petra by Marianna Coppo
• A Rock Can Be… by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Violeta Dabija
• A Rock Is Lively by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long
• Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough by Natalie M. Rosinsky, illustrated by Matthew John
• A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel

Songs & Rhymes

• The Rock Cycle Song – Hopscotch
• My Pet Rock – Recess Monkey
• Big Rock Candy Mountain – The Okee Dokee Brothers

Crafts & Activities

• Pet Rocks – Little Moments
• Tumble Painting with Rocks – Motherhood on a Dime
• Anchor Chart with Rock Facts – Kinderpond