• Activities

    Storytime Theme: Building

    Building Storytime Theme

    It’s time for a STEM storytime and I love that building can be included in the STEM field (think engineering) because kids of all ages love to build and this storytime celebrates the fun of building (and throws in some learning too)! Building helps kids with hand-eye coordination and fine…

  • Lists

    2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Art

    2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Art Header

    It’s April first and the first day of the 2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge! This year, I’m sharing all children’s nonfiction titles. And I know, before you say, what the heck is she thinking?!?!? I promise you, children’s nonfiction books are some of the coolest books on the market…

  • Activities

    Storytime Theme: Construction

    construction

    It’s been a hot minute since I created a construction storytime theme. Because it’s such a popular topic for little ones, I knew it was time to create an updated storytime theme. With a lot of different ways to go, you can focus on the building, the tools, or even…

  • Lifestyle

    Schools are Off, I'm at Work…

    which means – Lego programs!  Lego programs are some of the easiest programs to provide to the public, they’re fairly hands off and don’t require too much set-up or clean up (especially if you can get the kids to help!)  We offered a program this morning at 11:00 am and have…

  • Reviews

    Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building

    Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building by Christy Hale is a wonderful book to use in connection with a building program.  This book combines poetry, children playing, and architectural works that span the globe.  There is no better thing for a child to do than participate in creative and imaginative…