Storytime Theme: Turtles
I’m always surprised when I come across another storytime theme that I’ve never done before! And this one is most surprising as we have a pet turtle in our library. And he’s the most popular part of the library, by far. So, in honor of Tera, our turtle, here is a lesson plan for a storytime all about turtles. Between fiction and nonfiction books, fun songs and rhymes, as well as adorable crafts, this lesson plan will definitely create some fans of turtles, for sure.
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Storytime Theme: Turtles
Books
- The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson
- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
- Emma’s Turtle by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Marsha Winborn
- Hurry Up, Franklin by Pauline Bourgeois, illustrated by Brenda Clark
- The Littlest Turtle by Lysa Mullady, illustrated by Erica Salcedo
- Nat Geo Kids: Sea Turtles by Laura Marsh
- Turtle Island by Kevin Sherry
- Turtle Splash!: Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell
- Turtle Walk by Matt Phelan
Songs & Rhymes
- I Have a Little Turtle – Librarian on the Loose
- Fast & Slow – Laurie Berkner Band
- Turtle, Turtle – Verona Storytime
Crafts & Activities
- Crumpled Paper Turtle – Artsy-Craftsy Mom
- Paper Plate Turtle – Simplistically Living
- Turtle Handprint Card – Red Ted Art
