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Picture Book Month Theme: Monkeys
You’ll be seeing a lot of picture books on my blog throughout the month of November as we celebrate Picture Book Month. You’ll definitely want to check out the website as picture book authors and illustrators will be posting an essay each day about the importance of picture books! Check…
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Toddler Storytime: Peace & Quiet
I used these same books for a parachute storytime this week as well and I have to share an adorable story. The group ranges from early 2s to 5 year olds so it can be a challenge to engage everyone, but lately I’ve only had 6-8 kids which makes for…
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Read for the Record
Today is Read for the Record Day, a national campaign created by Jumpstart as the world’s largest shared reading experience to promote reading to preK children and to highlight how many children are not prepared for Kindergarten when they reach their first year of school. Last year 2.2 million children and…
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Toddler Storytime: All About Me
Teaching kids confidence and self-esteem starts early! Check out the books, songs, and activities below to open up a conversation about diversity, inclusion, empathy, and self-esteem for your youngest readers! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a…
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Toddler Storytime Theme: Animals
Books: Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter Old Mikamba Had a Farm by Rachel Isadora Señor Pancho Had a Rancho by René Colato Laínez Fingerplays, Flannelboards, Rhymes & Songs: Song: “Put Your Hands Up In the Air” Fingerplay/Flannelboard: 5 Little Monkeys “No More Monkeys” by Asheba, Putumayo Kids Presents: Animal Playground Flannel Board/Movement Song:…
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Toddler Storytime Theme: Counting
Today’s storytime is Toddler Storytime Theme: Counting! Because what small child doesn’t like to help with storytime by counting. Check out these great diverse counting books that expose kids to different languages, cultures, and races. Books: Can You Count Ten Toes? by Lezlie Evans (We counted in English on most of…
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Toddler Storytime
Books: Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park Henry Wants More! by Linda Ashman My Colors, My World by Maya Christina Gonzalez Fingerplays, Flannelboards, Rhymes & Songs: Song: “Put Your Hands Up In the Air” Fingerplay/Flannelboard: 5 Little Monkeys “No More Monkeys” by Asheba, Putumayo Kids Presents: Animal Playground Flannel Board/Movement…
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Flannel Friday: Fall Song
When Jbrary has a new favorite action song, I didn’t stop and pause, I just adapted it to fit what I needed most – a fall action/movement song for my storytime! My kids have been HUGE fans of “Fruit Salad“, “Bubble Bubble Pop” and “Bananas Unite” and I can’t wait…
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Flannel Friday: Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves(to the tune of: London Bridge) Autumn leaves are falling down, falling down, falling down. (arms up high like a tree then lower as song goes on )Autumn leaves are falling down, (lower your voice)Down to the ground, (squat down and continue with this finger play)1 little leaf, 2…
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Storytime Theme: Picnic
Picnics are a fun way to interact with nature! Or if nature won’t cooperate, an indoor picnic on the living room floor works just as well (and you won’t get any ants!) Check out this storytime theme: picnic for a great list of titles to share on your picnic blanket!…
