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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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Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I’d Love a New Book From
For today’s Top Ten Tuesday theme, I was excited to revisit some of my favorite middle grade authors. These are my automatic must-reads when anything new is published. And you may look at this list and think, that author just published a new title last year, and that may be…
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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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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Book Quotes
I’m going to caveat this post by saying these might not be my absolute favorite book quotes, but when I was searching for some new quotes to add to my blog, these are the ones that resonated with me the most! I hope you find one that speaks you to…
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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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May Read Alouds
I’m a little behind this month, but I’ve been enjoying these monthly book lists so much and I finally got May’s list pulled together! This list combines not only great fictional read alouds, but some nonfiction and biographies as well to teach kids about fun and interesting facts and people.…
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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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Top Ten Tuesday: May Flowers
Today, I’m switching things up a little bit and sharing contemporary romance covers that have flowers on them. I was inspired by Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams which I just finished last week. With a florist as a main character, I thought it was a perfect fit for May…
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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…
