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    Storytime Theme: Donuts

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    Mmmmm! Donuts are definitely a popular breakfast/dessert option these days. In fact, my brother and his wife chose to have donuts at their wedding instead of a traditional wedding cake, which definitely suited them and made for some really fun memories. This is a delicious themed storytime, especially if you…

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    Storytime Theme: Arctic Animals

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    While the snow is coming down outside, I can’t think of a better storytime theme to write up than this one about arctic animals! I love this theme because you can really dig into some STEM topics and geography with this simple lesson plan. In fact, a globe or a…

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    Storytime Theme: Lizards

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    It’s time for a storytime theme about lizards! I think lizards are absolutely fascinating creatures and this storytime can incorporate both fun, read aloud stories with great nonfiction titles to create a unique storytime about these particular reptiles. Songs and rhymes about reptiles and lizards are a little more difficult…

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    Storytime Planning

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    While the general public might think that planning storytime is just grabbing a few books off the shelf and tossing in a few songs, planning a storytime isn’t that easy! But, if you do it well, the rewards are completely worth it! You’ll have both the kids and caregivers completely…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2024

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    I’m going to come right out and say it, these may not have been the best books I read in 2024, but they were some that I really enjoyed reading/learning from. I didn’t read as many books as I had expected to in 2024, but I don’t put too much…

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    Storytime Theme: Letter Z

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    It’s finally here! After 26 weeks of lesson plans, we have reached the final letter of the alphabet – Letter Z! It’s been a long time coming, but I’m so excited to provide librarians, teachers, and families with so much great content to serve their little readers. These storytime lesson…

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    Storytime Theme: Toys

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    We’re coming down to the end of the year and this would work perfectly for the gift-giving season, but you could also use this at any time during the year – a great versatile theme for toddlers and preschoolers! With some fun books (harder to find than I was expecting),…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Romances

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    I didn’t really want to follow this week’s prompt, but thought I could still participate by sharing some holiday romance titles. I’ve read a few of these with a few more on my TBR list for this season if I can get them from the library. So, if you’re like…

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    Storytime Theme: Letter Y

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    It’s letter Y’s day to shine! And honestly, a heck of a lot easier than letter x last week! With great words like yoga, yak, and you – there’s an infinite number of ways to take this lesson plan. And it wasn’t even too difficult to find songs, rhymes, and…