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January Read Alouds
I decided to try something new and create a giant list of read alouds for the month based on fun, silly, important, educational, and wacky holidays! I honestly have no idea who comes up with some of these things, but it’s a fun little factoid to share and it allows…
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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…
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Storytime Theme: Cats (2023 update)
As a librarian, it’s almost a must-have to do a cat-themed storytime! And while I’d consider myself more of a dog person, there are some absolutely adorable cat books on the shelves! I will give you a fair warning, make sure to read any pet-themed book before storytime, you never…
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Storytime Theme: Bubbles (2023 update)
Bubbles are a crowd favorite and definitely a huge success when used at storytime. Whether you go old school with a bubble wand or have a fancy machine to do all that blowing for you – the kids will absolutely love it! So, what’s stopping you from doing a whole…
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Books About Libraries for All Ages
As a book lover myself (obviously), this book list is a lover letter for my heart – books about libraries for all ages! Whether you’re reading aloud a picture book or searching for some fiction or nonfiction for adults, there’s a little something for everyone on this list. What I…
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Storytime Theme: Fruit (2023 update)
Strangely enough, my fruit and veggie storytimes have been some of my most favorite and popular ones with my families. I never expected that fruit would be so exciting, but the kids absolutely loved it! I want kids to learn about maybe some fruit that they aren’t familiar with or…
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Storytime Theme: New Baby (2023 update)
Welcoming a new baby into the family can be exciting and scary for siblings! Celebrate the new addition with these great read aloud picture books, songs, rhymes, crafts, and activities for toddlers and preschoolers to help make the family transition a little more smooth. There are dozens of new siblings…
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Storytime Theme: Gardens (2023 update)
I know, gardening is typically a spring storytime theme, but there are so many great gardening books for kids, that I couldn’t resist doing a quick update for this lesson plan! I offered a few more nonfiction books than I usually do because they’re so cool! Especially the Smithsonian/DK Publishing…
