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Yoga Story Time Programming Ideas
I began yoga story time about two years ago and it’s been one of the most rewarding story time experiences I’ve ever had. The kids respond really well to the movements and love copying the poses as I do them. This also allows children time to be active in between…
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Story Time Theme – Love
I had to offer a Valentine’s Day themed storytime this week for my kids. Some of my favorite picture books are all about love and snuggles and the kids did really well today! This was the first time I got to see my Monday story time group (finally!) and although…
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2014 CLEL Bell Award Winner Announcement
Yesterday, February 5, 2014 the winners of the CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards for Early Literacy were announced. If you didn’t even know this award existed, have no fear! CLEL stand for Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy and it’s mission is, “All children deserve the joy of reading and the skills in…
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Story Time Theme: Winter & Snow
I was able to get to work today!!! It probably snowed about 8 inches yesterday with more snow expected tomorrow and a Nor’easter expected to tear through our area on Sunday. I’m tired of the snow, but couldn’t help but have a snow themed story time for my kids in…
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Storytime Theme: Shapes
Identifying shapes is so important to a child’s development, it’s the beginning of understanding letters and words and an important early literacy skill. My first storytime of the session focused on shapes, but in a much more abstract way than identifying squares, circles, triangles, and more. The kids did a…
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Story Time Planning
I’m always curious when a new session of story time comes around to see how the adults react in story time. I am much more patient with children in story time, than I am with their caregivers. Children, especially the toddlers I hang out with, (2 – 3 1/2 year…
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My Musings on Story Time
I’ve been a storyteller (I use this term lightly, because I’m more of a story time leader, than actual storyteller) for over five years now and I LOVE it! I love interacting with the kids, trying new things, and just having fun with books – it’s what I went to school…
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How to Train a Train
Chugga-chugga chugga-chugga choo choo! If you’re looking for the perfect gift this holiday season for the train-lover in your family, you’ll definitely have to pick up How to Train a Train! Jason Carter Eaton’s text is full of fun and humor and pairs perfectly with John Rocco’s illustrations. Using pet…
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Storytime Theme: Imagination Station
This is the second Saturday storytime I’ve tried this fall and it’s great to see some regular faces, but also some new faces who can’t come in during the week! I had about 20 kids show up which worked really well and before we began I explained to parents the…
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Story Time Theme: Mo Willems
This week was probably one of my favorites – Mo Willems Week for story time! Willems is an amazing author/illustrator in the children’s literature world and his books are geared perfectly to my crowd of 2 – 3.5 year olds. We shared Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus with…
