Thanks to Pam Carlson from the Long Beach Public Library, CA Make copies of some clip art bugs, then decorate with gold glitter to make Fireflies. Make a mobile based on Eric Carle’s THE VERY [continue reading]
Flies Storytime Ideas
Let’s celebrate a common insect we all have seen – the fly! For a craft activity, how about a fly mask, made with egg cartons for the fly’s big eyes. Or, try this cute frog [continue reading]
Mosquitoes Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Mosquitoes There is a wealth of buggy crafts available here and here, both of which include a mosquito craft. Aardema, Verna. WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE’S EARS. The African folktale has repetition and [continue reading]
Astronauts Storytime Ideas (2007)
For a simple craft project, kids can make star collage paintings. Have the kids paint a dark blue background on their papers, then add star stickers to make the night sky. Be sure to sing [continue reading]
Earth Day Storytime Ideas
Earth Day is celebrated each year in April, and with all the publicity on global warming and other environmental concerns, it can be a great theme for storytime. Even preschoolers can understand recycling, not littering, [continue reading]
Firefighters Storytime Ideas (2007)
Community helpers are a common topic for preschool and kindergarten. Arguably the most popular are firefighters; give them a call and see if they can come to storytime to talk to the kids, and to [continue reading]
Noisy & Sounds Storytime Ideas
Books-(find more books with rhyme and alliteration) Spence, Robert. CLICKETY CLACK. A train gets increasingly noisier as quacking ducks and other creatures get on board. Showers, Paul. THE LISTENING WALK. A girl and [continue reading]
Mail Carriers/Postal Workers Storytime Ideas (2007)
Whether you are doing a Community Helpers unit, or just want to have a fun storytime, the Mail Worker theme is one lots of preschoolers can relate to since it is a person they see [continue reading]