• Activities

    Storytime Theme: Hibernation & Migration

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    This week I’m sharing a list of titles that might work a little better for preschool or even elementary school-age kids. I’ll definitely be sharing other winter themes, but for today I’m sharing just a few books about hibernation and migration! This set of books includes some stories but relies…

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    Storytime Theme: Hibernation

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    With classic favorites like Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and nonfiction titles like Why Do Bears Sleep All Winter? by Mary Englar, this storytime theme: hibernation is an easy one to create! You can incorporate as much weather-related science as you want to create a STEM storytime, or shift…

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Good Morning, Grizzle Grump!

    Summary:  “Winter is over! Spring has sprung! Grizzle Grump has just woken up from his long winter slumber. His big bear belly is quite rumbly. So he sets off with his trusty squirrel sidekick in search of a springtime snack. He gathers berries, but they go missing. He catches fish, but…

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    Toddler Storytime Theme: Winter Animals

    We had a really heavy downpour this morning, after a two-hour school delay so needless to say I only had six little ones in my storytime.  The show must go on and the kids that were there got a little more individualized attention which they all really liked.  They really…

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    Story Time Theme: Winter & Snow

    I was able to get to work today!!!  It probably snowed about 8 inches yesterday with more snow expected tomorrow and a Nor’easter expected to tear through our area on Sunday.  I’m tired of the snow, but couldn’t help but have a snow themed story time for my kids in…