The science concept of light and darkness can be conveyed in a preschool storytime. Of course, stories about the sun are helpful, but also storytimes where flashlights or electric lights play a part can help [continue reading]
Weather – Science Storytime Ideas
One science concept that preschoolers can grasp is weather, since it has an immediate impact on their lives. For a craft project, you can make simple windsocks out of paper, with tissue paper streamers attached. [continue reading]
Grandparents Day Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Grandparents Day In September, there is a day designated for Grandparents’ Day (I think every day should be Grandparents’ Day). Preschool storytime is a perfect time to celebrate grandparents, as many of [continue reading]
Bakers Storytime Ideas
In the category of “People,” we have themes as varied as Astronauts and Pirates. But bakers are a profession many preschoolers can relate to – they often get a free cookie at the bakery, and [continue reading]
Jazz Storytime Ideas (2009)
Jazz picture books are in abundance; maybe because it is a topic of interest to so many authors and illustrators. Be sure to play some jazz music during the storytime. Pass out scarves to have [continue reading]
Masks Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Masks Storytime Creativity can be many things, especially anything to do with fine arts or the imagination. As with the chalk theme, there are not many picture books about masks. But you [continue reading]
Imagination Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Imagination Storytime We are continuing our series of storytime themes that go along with the Be Creative @ Your Library summer reading program for 2009. To me, creativity can be many things, [continue reading]
Painting Storytime Ideas
Since the point of most of these stories is to paint whatever you like, just let the kids paint! You can either use watercolors or fingerpaints depending on your storytime set-up. If you are concerned [continue reading]