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Storytime Theme: Donuts
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
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
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 Theme: Toys
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),…
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Storytime Theme: Buses
Of all the transportation-themed storytimes I’ve done, I’ve never once focused on buses! So today, all of that changes! Here’s a wonderful storytime theme all about school buses and city buses. While some of these books work great for preschool age kids, I’d also say that you could age this…
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Storytime Theme: Dance
Your toes will be tapping and your hands will be clapping with this high-energy storytime lesson plan all about dance! If you’re not quite ready for a full music and movement program, start here and work towards a full program with music and no books! I tried to combine both…
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Storytime Theme: Hot & Cold
Today is a storytime lesson plan all about opposites and it’s a perfect one for today as the temperature has plummeted where I live and it’s been quite cold over the past few days. I’m remembering again why I dislike the winter – I hate being cold! But, this frigid…
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Storytime Theme: Hair
Today’s lesson plan is all about hair because hair is special and unique to everyone! There are so many colors both natural and dyed, textures, styles and more! This lesson plan was created to celebrate the differences and discover similarities. Most of the books listed below are all about kids,…
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Storytime Theme: Clothing
This is a perfect storytime to encourage kids to pick out their own favorite outfits! It’s a fun storytime that allows for a lot of customization whether that’s seasonal or a specific type of clothing. I have an entire sock-themed storytime lesson plan on my blog as well to check…
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Storytime Theme: Stinky Things
Today’s storytime theme is all about stinky, smelly things! And I can see this one being a HUGE hit with little ones who get to yell, “SMELLY!” the whole storytime. Plus, with songs about skunks and garbage trucks, kids will love everything about all the stinky smells in this storytime.…
