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Sun Storytime
Here’s the last storytime for my outer space theme – the sun! It’s been fun combining fiction and nonfiction books for the past few weeks to create a great list of outer space titles that are perfect for reading aloud to young kids or as options for older children to…
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Aliens from Outer Space Storytime
Today’s storytime theme focuses on the fantastical aspects of outer space – Aliens! It’s perfect for this year’s Summer Reading theme – A Universe of Stories or could be used as part of a theme around other fun creatures like unicorns and monsters, maybe for a Halloween theme! If you…
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Rocket Ship Storytime
Continuing on in my quest to provide storytime themes for this Summer Reading themes – A Universe of Stories, here’s my next storytime all about rocket ships! Storytime Plan Introduction Bread & Butter Bread and butterMarmalade and JamLet’s say hello as quiet as we can (whisper: hello)…loud as we can…
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Star Storytime
I love the stars, especially when you’re in the middle of nowhere and they’re so bright it almost feels like you can reach out and touch them. Check out these great star picture books to share with your little ones in a formal storytime or to take home with you…
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Moon Storytime
I love moon picture books, here are just a couple to share with your little ones in a formal storytime or to take home with you for an impromptu storytime with the family! You can also check out the spectacular nonfiction books available about the moon and pick and choose…
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Outer Space Storytime
With our summer reading theme: A Universe of Stories, we are fully celebrating outer space right now! Here are just a few titles and some great songs and rhymes that are perfect for a storytime at the library or even to check out and take home! Storytime Plan Introduction Bread…
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Unicorn Storytime
I was asked to do an outreach storytime for International Literacy Day at a jewelry store in the local mall, Kendra Scott, that prides itself on giving back to the community. I decided if I was going to do a storytime at a jewelry store, what better theme than to…
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Monster Storytime – Nothing To Be Afraid Of!
I spent this past Saturday at our local Farmers’ Market and hosted a Monster Storytime there as well! I didn’t want to head straight into a Halloween-themed program because so many people don’t celebrate specific holidays. Instead, I focused on monsters – Halloween related, but not specifically holiday focused. Unfortunately,…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Storytime
Program Name: Storytime What: You didn’t think I’d get through the whole alphabet without talking about storytime, did you? Storytime is the bread and butter of the children’s department of a public library and everyone’s is a little different. Where: We have a space in the library specifically for storytime it’s a…
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Parachute Storytime: Hats Off!
I got a chance to do two parachute storytimes yesterday and it’s fun to see the kids who really love the parachute get a chance to release some energy with lots of movement. A few kids come in with much more trepidation, but most will stay and just observe. This…
