I don’t know about you all, but the kids in my library are feeling SPRING FEVER! There are quite a few ways to capitalize on this and harness it rather than just stare at in wonder.
One of the first things I like to do it take the kids outside. Even though our school is firmly planted in an urban environment, right outside of our front door is a collection of city benches where I can bring the kids for independent reading or for a story time. There is quite a bit of noise out there so I try to make sure any read aloud is short and boisterous.
A less weather dependent way of adding some spring to the library, is simply reading some books that are spring themed or related in some way. Some of my favorites are:
Clementine and the Spring Trip, by Sara Pennypacker
The Curious Garden, by Peter Brown
and then it’s spring, by Julie Fogliano
In for Winter, Out for Spring, by Arnold Adoff
What are some of your favorite books to read aloud to welcome Spring?
Abby Johnson
I’ve been reading Duckie’s Rainbow by Frances Berry with my preschool groups and using our colored scarves to make the story more interactive. We are certainly glad that winter seems to FINALLY be over!