One of the most common questions I get asked by people new to storytime is what to read to toddlers. Toddlers are a tricky group. They can go from being engaged to running around the room in a matter of seconds. I’ve written before about toddler language acquisition and how we can support it through… Continue reading Toddler Storytime Books: Authors to Know
Month: February 2018
Storytime Themes vs. Storytime Flow
The question of whether or not to do storytime themes is not new. Seven years ago Katie posed the question on the ALSC blog and I’ve seen people discuss it on list-serves, Facebook groups, and Twitter since then. The conversation has probably been going on long before then too! This post is not about telling… Continue reading Storytime Themes vs. Storytime Flow
Flannel Friday Round Up: February 9th
Hey, hey, it’s the Flannel Friday round-up! Thanks to everyone who contributed their ideas this week. I am always impressed with your felt skills. Need some felt story inspiration? Check out these lovelies. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Lauren and Christy from Storytime Out Loud shared a set of heart shaped riddles that are… Continue reading Flannel Friday Round Up: February 9th
Flannel Friday Placeholder: February 9th
Hello fellow flannel and felt story enthusiasts! I am hosting the Flannel Friday round-up this week! Please leave a comment with a link to your post by Thursday night and I will gather them all together to showcase on Friday. New to Flannel Friday? Check out the official Flannel Friday blog that includes schedules and other important… Continue reading Flannel Friday Placeholder: February 9th
Flannel Friday: Two Little Blackbirds
Guess who is participating in Flannel Friday this week!? I’ve had this flannel set for so long and recently started using it again. It’s been a total hit! I forgot how much the kids love to do this classic fingerplay with the extra verses. Because my felt board is black I made the birds blue… Continue reading Flannel Friday: Two Little Blackbirds