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Middle Ages in Middle Grade
I’m a big fan of historical fiction, especially in chapter books and middle grade. I devoured the American Girl series as a kid and really loved learning about times gone by. Today’s book list, filled with chapter books, middle grade titles, and nonfiction works focuses on one specific time period…
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Storytime Theme: Big Cats
While you could easily do a lion or tiger storytime theme, I thought it might be fun to think a little bigger and include a variety of big cats in storytime! This storytime lesson plan works really well when you incorporate some nonfiction books into the program. And what’s great…
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Storytime Theme: Polar Friends
While it’s simple to create a lesson plan all about polar bears or penguins, I thought it might be fun to create a lesson plan that brings them together with other animals that live in the same habitats. And while you’ll never see a polar bear and a penguin living…
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Storytime Theme: Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day, in the U. S. is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. And I think it would be the perfect time to share some really special picture books about grandparents! These sweet, and sometimes silly picture books are sure to be a hit and when you pair…
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Storytime Theme: Cheese
Have you seen those memes about cheese where the kid is literally just shredding cheese right into their mouth? That’s my level of love for cheese! I love a little charcuterie board filled with all kinds of cheese and when I’m feeling a little peckish, I’ll grab a cheese stick…
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Newish Dinosaur Books for Little Ones
Dinosaur books are a crowd favorite and they always will be! I’m not sure how it became a right of passage for so many little ones to go through a stage of absolute adoration of these prehistoric beasts, but here we are caregivers of little ones who can barely saw…
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Storytime Theme: Human Body
Without actually planning it, I seem to be creating a number of storytimes that focus on basic toddler and preschool concepts and today is no different. Today we’re talking all about the human body and this one is specifically about body parts rather than feeling good in your skin (or…
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Storytime Theme: Big & Little
Concept storytime themes are some of the easiest lesson plans to pull together because there are so many amazing resources available to use! Today we’re focusing on opposites, and specifically big and little things which is a simple concept, but a great one to practice with young kids, especially toddlers…
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Storytime Theme: Onomatopoeia
I think onomatopoeia is probably one of the coolest English words. Onomatopoeia is basically a word that represents a sounds, think moo, crash, boom, beep! And, it’s a lot of fun at the toddler and preschool level because they’re learning all about the world around them – what sounds to…
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Storytime Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 – October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture in the United States. We’re celebrating by highlighting Hispanic picture book authors and illustrators, music, rhymes, and crafts. I’m going to throw in a huge caveat to this lesson…
