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    Storytime Theme: Peas & Carrots

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    I stumbled across this adorable storytime theme as I was trying to think of new ideas to try on my blog and I thought it was too cute to pass up! What’s great about stoytime is that ten different people can host a storytime on the same theme and each…

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    Storytime Theme: Rainbow

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    Well, it’s the final color-themed storytime for a while – I couldn’t ignore the rainbow! The series just didn’t seem complete without an all-encompassing rainbow themed storytime lesson plan. This could be a great introduction to the series or an ending, but between this lesson plan and the ones listed…

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    Storytime Theme: Brown, Black, Gray, and White

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    While these colors – brown, black, gray, and white are not the most popular colors for toddlers and preschoolers, there are a surprising number of books that are available for these colors. And while, you could easily do a storytime about each one individually, I chose to combine them all…

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    Storytime Theme: Pink

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    It may be the end of the “official” rainbow, but we couldn’t ignore the color pink! I tried so hard to encourage my niece to like colors like blue and green, but she definitely went through a “pink, purple, and sparkle” stage around three years old. So, I have a…

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    Storytime Theme: Purple

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    While we’ve moved into April, it doesn’t mean we’re done with our color-themed storytimes just yet! Today we’re talking all things purple! And if you’re just joining me, check out red, orange, yellow, green, and blue that were posted earlier and come back again for trip through all the rainbow…

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    Storytime Theme: Summer

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    Storytime lesson plans don’t need to be complicated! They need to be developmentally appropriate for the age group, but rather than trying to think up elaborate themes with limited books to support it, why not try something easy? A seasonal storytime theme is great because there are so many different…

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    Storytime Theme: Blue

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    It’s time for one of my favorite colors – blue! And while my official favorite color is teal, I love shades of blue of all types from the lightest blues to the deepest, dark colors. And if you’re just joining me, check out red, orange, yellow, and green that were…

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    Storytime Theme: Green

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    Green is the color of storytime this week! I love green because it allows us to explore the outdoors with lots of animals and plants. And if you’re just joining me, check out red, orange, and yellow that were posted earlier and come back again for trip through all the…

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    Storytime Theme: St. Patrick’s Day

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    Keep your eyes open for a sneaky little leprechaun at this fun St. Patrick’s Day storytime! With stories that highlight rainbows, leprechauns, and a little bit of Irish folklore this is a perfect storytime lesson plan that can be used for toddlers, preschoolers, and even elementary age students. You can…

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    Storytime Theme: Yellow

    Yellow Storytime Theme

    It’s time for yellow to have it’s moment in the spotlight with this fun storytime all about yellow things like bananas, bees, buses, and more! If you’re just joining me, check out red and orange that were posted earlier and come back again for trip through all the rainbow colors…