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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…
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Storytime Theme: Airplanes
Transportation themes typically revolve around trucks and cars and even sometimes trains, but what about airplanes? Check out these high-flying picture books and easy readers that make perfect choices for a storytime lesson plan. Whether kids are heading onto an airplane for the first time or are curious about those…
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Storytime Theme: Hats
I’m not sure in all the years of offering storytime, I ever did a “hats-themed” program! Isn’t that just absolutely crazy? There are some seriously adorable books about hats for kids and you could do so many cool activities with kids as well. PIck from classics or newly published titles,…
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Storytime Theme: Octopuses
Let’s start off with yes, that the correct pluralization of the word octopus! I’ve done a few other book lists about octopuses because I find them absolutely fascinating creatures! They are super smart animals using tools, have camouflage that allows not only a change in color, but also texture, and…
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Storytime Theme: Doctors & Nurses
Alright, since we’re finished with all five senses, we’re back to new (and sometimes random) storytime themes! I had realized a while ago that I had a few storytime themes on illness, sneezes, and sniffles, but nothing on the people who helps us feel better! So without further ado, today’s…
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Storytime Theme: Touch
This is the fifth and final lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction titles, kids will learn about their own sense of touch with interactive stories and fun activities to learn about different textures. This would also make…
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Storytime Theme: Taste
This is the fourth lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction titles, kids will learn about taste buds, the different types of flavors, and all about trying new foods. I’m adding a little warning to this post because…
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Storytime Theme: Smelling
This is the third lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction titles, kids will learn about their noses and smelling, what noses do, how different noses look, and so much more! Plus, there are a handful of songs,…
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Storytime Theme: Hearing
This is the next lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction titles, kids will learn about their ears and hearing, things that are quiet and loud, and great words for sound effects! Plus, there are a handful of…
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Storytime Theme: Sight
This is the first lesson plan in a five-part series for preschoolers to learn more about their five senses! Combining fiction and nonfiction titles, kids get to learn about their eyes and sight, why some people have to wear glasses, and how animals use their different kinds of eyes to…
