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    Storytime Theme: Letter A

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    I’m starting a new line of storytime themes focused on each letter of the alphabet! So from now through the end of the year, every Monday I’m be sharing a new letter of the alphabet with a lesson plan that focuses on words and themes that fit the “letter of…

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    Storytime Theme: Ladybug

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    I think ladybugs are such a cool insect with their bright red color and their spots! This is a really great storytime because you can take it in a STEM direction with counting or by learning about ladybug life cycles or you can go the social-emotional learning direction with The…

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    Storytime Theme: Spooky, Not Scary

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    Today’s storytime is a great foray into “spooky” stories for our youngest readers! While not the super scary stories you read as you get older, for youngsters looking for spooky tales around Halloween, these nine books are sure to fit the bill. Always make sure to read a book before…

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    Storytime Theme: Halloween

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    Celebrate this fun holiday full of costumes, tricks, treats, and more with these great read alouds, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, and crafts. This was one of the easier lesson plans to pull together just because there are so many options available! With so many choices, you can easily make this…

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    Storytime Theme: Ghosts

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    As I’ve mentioned over the past few months, I’m trying to create lesson plans early so that they’re actually helpful for this year’s holidays and celebrations. And while I’d prefer to wait to start sharing fall content when it’s not 95+ degrees outside, I’d rather have this information available for…

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    Storytime Theme: Football

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    The football season here in the U.S. will be starting soon and I wanted to make sure we had a great fall storytime lesson plan that was ready to go for a beloved American pastime. Now, personally, I’m not one to watch a lot of sports (except international climbing), but…

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    Storytime Theme: Acorns

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    I know, it’s only June, but I also know that teachers and librarians start prepping fall programs very early! So, to get a jump start on a few fall themed lesson plans, I present to you an acorn storytime. Acorn books are super cute and there are some really great…

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    Storytime Theme: Apples

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    Celebrate apples with this tasty storytime that can lean into STEM activities, crafts, baking, and more! Personally, I love apple pie, specifically my grandma’s! I think I finally figured out her recipe, but it’s not a perfect science because she’s very much a sprinkle this and add that type of…

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    Storytime Theme: Outdoors

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    I love being outdoors in the fresh air! And my niece and nephew are exactly the same way and they’ve both been like that since they were little. They love to play outside, go on walks, and visit playgrounds. And most of the time, they don’t really care about the…

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    Storytime Theme: Flowers

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    A perfectly, sweet storytime all about flowers both in story form and nonfiction books! How is it in 15+ years of storytime programming, I’ve never done a flower-themed storytime? Nevertheless, this is a great storytime to combine STEM ideas with a traditional storytime lesson plan and includes both crafts and…