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    Storytime Theme: Sniffles & Sneezes

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    It’s that time of year when sniffles and sneezes abound! And if you work with kids, it’s usually only a matter of time before they share all those lovely germs with you! So, I thought it was time to update my sniffles and sneezes lesson plan with some new books,…

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    Storytime Theme: Winter Solstice

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    While the winter solstice is still quite a few months away, I know what’s its like to try and plan programming in advance! Today’s storytime theme: winter solstice celebrates the shortest day of the year with really great picture books that make wonderful read alouds, some fun winter-themed songs and…

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    Storytime Theme: Blankets

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    Regardless of the season, you’ll most likely find me wrapped up in a blanket both at home and at work. Typically, the air conditioning is too cold and the heat isn’t warm enough, so I tend to keep a blanket handy. Now that the nights are beginning to cool down,…

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    Storytime Theme: Polar Bears

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    Today’s storytime theme is a perfect theme for the upcoming winter as nights get longer and the days get colder. While this can be a simple bear-themed storytime, you can also use this as a topic for a STEM program that discusses the effects of climate change on the polar…

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    2024 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Winter

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    We’re nearing the very end of the alphabet with the letter “W” today. And I thought winter would be the perfect word for today’s challenge. Winter adds an additional layer to adventure stories and these titles are no different. The cold, chill of winter wind, the snowflakes falling, and the…