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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…
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Storytime Theme: Giraffes
While I just realized that I created this same storytime a few years ago, I found a couple more cute books to include, so check back to the other lesson plan for even more great ideas! My niece loves giraffes and I was excited to find so many sweet and…
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Storytime Theme: Olympics
This was a little bit trickier to pull together as so many of the Olympics picture books are a lot more text-heavy titles for little readers, or they’re a lot of nonfiction titles about inspiring athletes. Both aren’t necessarily a bad thing, they just don’t always make great read alouds…
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Storytime Theme: Sports
Between my neice and nephew and my friends’ kids the spring is busy with so many different sporting events from soccer to baseball, swimming to gymnastics the kids are busier than the adults a lot of the time. They often start trying out sports while in PreK and I thought…
