Preschool Storytime Ideas
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day, celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, can be fun for preschoolers. If their grandparents live far away, they can email them or make them a card to be mailed to them. If the grandparents live close enough to visit, the kids can make paper flowers or other gifts. For more ideas check out: www.grandparents-day.com/activities.htm
Carlson, Nancy. HOORAY FOR GRANDPARENT’S DAY! Arnie doesn’t have any grandparents but he finds a great substitute to come for the school party.
Hoffman, Mary. MY GRANDMA HAS BLACK HAIR. A young, hip grandma is the star of this story.
Buckley, Helen. GRANDMOTHER AND I. Grandmother’s lap is the perfect place to be during a lightning storm.
Wells, Rosemary. BUNNY MONEY. Max and Ruby make a cake for Grandma.
Lum, Kate. WHAT! CRIED GRANNY: AN ALMOST BEDTIME STORY. When her grandson comes to stay the night, Granny has to make him a pillow, blanket, and even a bed so he will be able to go to sleep.
Blackstone, Stella. MY GRANNY WENT TO MARKET. In this counting book, Granny buys things as she travels around the world.
Busse, Sarah M. BANJO GRANNY. Owen’s granny travels a long distance to bring him her banjo music.
Butterworth, Nick. MY GRANDPA IS AMAZING! A boy describes all the great things his grandfather can do.
French, Vivian. OLIVER’S VEGETABLES. Oliver stays at his grandpa’s where he learns there is more to vegetables than French fries.
Paul, Ann Whitford. EVERYTHING TO SPEND THE NIGHT. A girl brings her suitcase to spend the night at Grandpa’s; she has something for each letter of the alphabet.
Penny Peck,San Leandro Public Library August, 2008