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Storytime Theme: Pond
Somewhat specific, I think this storytime lesson plan turned out better than I expected! There are a lot more picture books about ponds than I originally thought and it’s a great look at a small ecosystem of animals that live together in an area. Some of these are older titles…
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Storytime Theme: Worms
This is a fun, squiggly little storytime theme all about worms! As is typical, I’ve included a few nonfiction titles among the list as well as your typical stories. And while I’ve done countless storytimes about springtime and rain, I’ve never done one focused on worms before! You can focus…
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Storytime Theme: Earth Day
I know, I know, this post is coming extremely early for Earth Day, but I’m doing a disservice to you when I post a themed program the same week it’s being held. There’s no way you can pivot fast enough to incorporate all the great ideas I’m offering. So, you’ll…
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Storytime Theme: Goats
This was another fun storytime theme to pull together! I actually have a unicorn-themed storytime that heavily features goats – you’d be so surprised by the number of unicorn books that are all about goats! These fun stories range from goats eating everything to classic folktales to yes, even a…
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2024 Debut Picture Book Authors
It’s my favorite time of the year when my TBR list grows exponentially with all the amazing new books being published this year. For the past few years, I’ve made it a goal of mine to share debut authors’ and illustrators’ works. It is extremely difficult to get published and…
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Storytime Theme: Butterflies
How have I been doing storytime for years and never posted a butterfly theme? This seems like an obvious choice and I’ve read butterfly books within my bug theme, but I guess I’ve never highlighted them alone! There are so many great books about butterflies and this theme could easily…
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Storytime Theme: Wheels
Going in a little bit of a different direction than the typical “Things That Go” storytime, today I focused more on wheels which was really fun! I tried to find some creative books with wheels in them like bicycles and tricycles, plus a tuk-tuk! Kids will be familiar with and…
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Storytime Theme: Dental Health
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month in February with this dental health themed storytime lesson plan. It’s important for young children to learn the importance of brushing their teeth and visiting the dentist to create healthy habits. Below you’ll find some great read aloud book suggestions, songs, rhymes, crafts, and…
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Storytime Theme: Dirt & Mud
I’m going for a little something different from the typical “garden” theme storytime and instead focusing on dirt and mud! With so many kids out there who love to get messy, I think this storytime lesson plan will resonate nicely with the little ones. And, I love how diverse the…
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Storytime Theme: Hugs & Kisses (2023 update)
This is the perfect storytime theme for Valentine’s Day or anytime you need the kids to get a few extra snuggles from their caregivers! With a focus on hugs and kisses, this storytime theme is super sweet. Plus, some of the characters are just absolutely adorable! And while there are…
