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Storytime Theme: Ocean
It’s summertime (almost)! And for many families that live around Philadelphia, that means plans to go “down the shore.” And yes, that is very much the colloquial way of talking about going to the beach! I’m hoping to at least take a day trip at some point this summer to…
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Storytime Theme: Bugs
Bugs are something that either fascinates little kids or terrifies them! There are plenty of bugs that bite or sting, but most bugs are really important parts of the ecosystem. This storytime can combine stories with nonfiction text to not only entertain, but also educate little ones on all the…
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Storytime Theme: All Things Green
A few weeks ago, I got to plan a really fun storytime program celebrating the color green! I love highlighting different colors in storytime with toddlers because they LOVE to yell out colors! If you only choose one of these titles, you have to check out Where Is the Green…
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Storytime: Lunar New Year
I’m hosting a special, virtual storytime this morning for my library in celebration of Lunar New Year! There aren’t a ton of Lunar New Year books available and most are specifically about Chinese New Year which is only one of many countries that celebrate Lunar New Year! Vietnam, Korea, Tibet…
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Storytime Theme featuring Black Authors
I’m hosting a special, virtual storytime this morning for my library in celebration of Black History Month! There are some amazing picture book biographies available about the many Black people who have made an impact, but they’re not always the best for younger crowds. Rather, we’re going to share a…
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Storytime Theme: Things That Go 2021
So, last week I talked about “intense interests” and how many kids gravitate to learning everything about dinosaurs. But, the most popular “intense interest” is all about Things That Go! Which, I’m honestly not surprised by. We have countless families asking us for books about cars and trucks. Rather than…
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Storytime Theme: Dinosaurs 2021
“Amma, can you make me an Ankylosaurus costume for Halloween?” This was my mom’s deep dive into dinosaur research for my nephew’s Halloween costume last year. You can’t easily find an Ankylosaurus costume at Party City. My nephew is five years old and is quite obsessed with dinosaurs right now!…
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Storytime Theme: Ice
Alright, it’s been a few weeks, but I’m back to offering some great books for storytime! What I love about this type of post is that it works equally as well for children’s librarians and preschool teachers as it does for homeschool families and families just interested in reading more!…
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Storytime Theme: Mittens
Looking for inspiration this morning and I found it as I got ready to walk my pup! I have specific dog-walking mittens that are worn out and a little grungy from 5 years of winter walks. But, they keep my hands warm and that’s the most important thing! Rather than…
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Storytime Theme: Hibernation & Migration
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…
