One of the things I’ve been working on with regards to my storytimes is the concept of intention. Being intentional about the books, songs, rhymes, early literacy messages, and flow of those precious 30 minutes. I’ve always been a storytime planner, and I started the year by sharing how I incorporated more repetition of stories throughout a 10… Continue reading Storytime Planning: Resource of the Week
Month: February 2016
Toddler Storytime: Favourite Songs and Rhymes, Part 2
To this day, toddlers remain one of my favourite age groups to work with. I thought I’d take some time to update the series I started two years ago that featured all the components of my toddler storytimes. This week I’m sharing the songs and rhymes my toddlers have been loving recently. If you’d like… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Favourite Songs and Rhymes, Part 2
Flannel Friday: Tickle Monster by Edouard Manceau
Another Flannel Friday submission! Who am I even?! I may just be becoming a flannel story enthusiast, folks. This one, like the ones I’ve done before, is simple. If you’ve read French children’s book author Edouard Manceau’s book Windblown, you’ll know his brilliance when it comes to shapes. My library recently acquired his newly translated… Continue reading Flannel Friday: Tickle Monster by Edouard Manceau
Go Forth and Fort: Family Fort Night
Play seems to be in the air this Winter: learn about inclusive play, read about toy collections in public libraries, or catch up on the Babies Need Words Every Day blog tour which includes multiple posts on play. We even chimed in with our webinar Press Play! Injecting Play into Library Programs for Kids. All… Continue reading Go Forth and Fort: Family Fort Night