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
Toddler Storytime
Pacing a Toddler Storytime
You all know I have a soft spot in my heart for toddler storytime. I encourage you to check out the posts on our storytime resources page to learn more about how I plan, what books I read, what felt stories work, what songs I sing, and how I incorporate props. But recently something about… Continue reading Pacing a Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime: Favourite Felt Stories, Part 2
Using felt stories with toddlers has been an ever evolving adventure. I started off pretty hesitant but have grown more confident as I’ve found ones that work well for this age group. The little ones really love felt stories and songs. I’m always amazed when a rambunctious toddler pauses and gives their attention to the… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Favourite Felt Stories, Part 2
Toddler Storytime: Favourite Read Alouds, Part 2
The last time I wrote about my favourite picture books to read in toddler storytime was three years ago! This updated list features a blend of newer publications with older titles I didn’t include in the first round. I’ve included a short note about why they make a great choice for toddler storytime or how… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Favourite Read Alouds, Part 2
Toddler Storytime: Songs to Get the Wiggles Out, Part 2
I’m updating my toddler storytime series, yay! This week is all about moving, grooving, and putting all that squirmy toddler energy to good use. To read more about toddler storytime, check out the links below: How I Plan Favourite Read Alouds Favourite Read Alouds, Part 2 Favourite Songs and Rhymes Favourite Songs and Rhymes, Part… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Songs to Get the Wiggles Out, Part 2
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
Toddler Storytime: Favourite Felt Stories
This is the last post in my Toddler Storytime series. Did you miss any? Here’s a recap: How I Plan Favourite Read Alouds Favourite Read Alouds, Part 2 Favourite Songs and Rhymes Favourite Songs and Rhymes, Part 2 Songs To Get the Wiggles Out Songs to Get the Wiggles Out, Part 2 How I Incorporate… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Favourite Felt Stories
Toddler Storytime: Using Puppets
So far I’ve covered how I plan, what I read, what I sing, and what I do to get the wiggles out for a toddler storytime. Here’s a quick re-cap in case you missed any of the previous posts: How I Plan Favourite Read Alouds Favourite Read Alouds, Part 2 Favourite Songs and Rhymes Favourite… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Using Puppets
Toddler Storytime: Songs to Get the Wiggles Out
The Toddler Storytime saga continues! In this post, I’ll be featuring my top 10 favourite songs to use when the kiddos just can’t seem to sit still. Which is perfectly normal for toddlers! And in case you missed it, here are the other posts in my Toddler Storytime series: How I Plan Favourite Read Alouds… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Songs to Get the Wiggles Out
Toddler Storytime: Favourite Songs and Rhymes
Next up in my Toddler Storytime series is my selection of songs and rhymes that I use every week or almost every week. I’ll be doing a separate post on songs and activities to get the wiggles out – these ones are just my go-to, familiar tunes that I know the caregivers and kids love… Continue reading Toddler Storytime: Favourite Songs and Rhymes