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    21 Ballet Books for Kids & Teens

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    I’ve taken ballet on and off throughout my life. I’m always hopeful that I’ll have way more control over my body than I do! I tend to be very clumsy and often find myself cutting corners too quickly leading me bruised all over. I think ballet is a beautiful art…

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    9 Picture Books for Kids Who Are Afraid of the Dark

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    A fear of the dark is not uncommon for kids of varying ages. This book list provides wonderful read aloud options for kids who are afraid of the things that go bump in the night. I don’t remember being afraid of the dark as a kid, I was more afraid…

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    Storytime Theme: Robots (2023 update)

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    It’s another update week! Robots is a fun STEM-themed storytime! With a wide variety of titles including fiction and nonfiction, board books, and picture books, this storytime theme can work with a large audience. You can use this as a jumping-off point for a preschool lesson plan about what robots…

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    Storytime Theme: Rain (2023 update)

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    Although I would typically think to do a rain-themed storytime in the Spring, it’s been raining EVERY weekend this fall and is expected to rain all day today while I finish typing this lesson plan. So, I’ll share with you my (very) old storytime lesson plan about rain and give…

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    Storytime Theme: Farm (2023 update)

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    It’s been a hot minute since I’ve created a lesson plan for a storytime theme all about farm life. And you’ll be seeing over the next few months, that I’m hoping to update some of my storytime themes with more updated (recently published) picture books, some new songs and crafts…

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    Storytime Theme: Ninjas

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    This is a fun storytime filled with great books, rhymes, and activities! There are a surprising number of ninja picture books out there – so this is just a small sample. Don’t forget to include some ninja-esque movement activities like sneaking quietly into your storytime! Plus, you’ll definitely want to…

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    Storytime Theme: Horses

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    Gallop on into storytime with this wonderful storytime all about horses and ponies! With both fun and beautiful read alouds and lots of great songs, rhymes, and crafts this lesson plan is sure to be a fan favorite for horse lovers! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I’ll receive…

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    Storytime Theme: Hispanic Creators

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Yesterday began Hispanic American Heritage Month which lasts from September 15 – October 15. Today I’m highlighting just a couple of Hispanic creators making beautiful picture books! This list includes both authors and illustrators and only nine titles – there are hundreds of picture books written by Hispanic creators and…

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    Storytime Theme: Manners

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    Learn all about the important manners in this perfect storytime that serves as a little reminder for kids that manners are very important! Whether your kiddos have great manners or need a little more practice, these books, songs, rhymes, and crafts are a perfect storytime theme for kids of all…

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    Storytime Theme: Trucks

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    Transportation books are some of the most popular picture books in our library! And that goes for our storytime themes as well which you can check out here – 2021, 2020, and sensory-friendly. I also have a cars, construction, boats, and rocket ships storytime theme. This post may contain affiliate…