Category Archives: Storytime

Bring In the Spring Season with Fantastic Fables

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Megan Smith

March is known for beginning the month like a lion and ending its days like a lamb. In our library system, however, March is even better known for animals famous for their place in fantastic stories, such as The Lion … Continue reading →

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Jim Gill on Music Play with Purpose

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Guest Contributor

I recently attended the California Kindergarten Association’s PK1 Conference, where Jim Gill was the keynote speaker/singer and presented a workshop on Music Play with Purpose.  I attended because I think Jim’s work is remarkable.  I love sharing his recorded music … Continue reading →

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Process & Product Art In Storytime

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Katie Salo

Recently, I’ve read a lot of debate about offering crafts in storytime and what purpose that serves. One of the major concerns is what kind of art we are using — process versus product art. Let’s get some definitions straight … Continue reading →

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Valentine Storytime

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Guest Contributor

One of my favorite storytime themes is Valentine’s Day because it is a way to share stories about love with children.  I use popular favorites that we keep in our librarian’s collection along with new books to keep things interesting … Continue reading →

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Emergency Kit for… The Wiggles!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Guest Contributor

Whether you have done storytime for twenty years or two, every good storyteller knows about “the wiggles”.  Whether ‘tis the age or ‘tis the season, those wiggles can come out when you least expect them.  The key is DON’T panic, … Continue reading →

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Sickness & Storytime

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Katie Salo

You’ve planned your storytimes weeks in advance and then suddenly, the night before the program, you’re hit with the flu. Or maybe you can’t speak — whatever your ailment, you absolutely cannot do storytime the next day. This month’s blog … Continue reading →

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Personal Touches Make All the Difference

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Renee Grassi

Once in a while, you come to work and have a really good day.  You know, one of those days that remind you why you became a librarian.  I just had one of those days. I received an email a … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Make Flannelboards…

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Katie Salo

If you’ve always admired the hand-crafted flannelboards and puppet sets on the web and you wanted to know how to make your own, this post is for you! Since this isn’t a process that’s cookie-cutter for anyone, I’ve tried to … Continue reading →

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