Best Storytime Ideas for Preschoolers Do you have daily storytime with a classroom of kids? Do you run story time at your library? Do you just enjoy reading stories and doing book inspired activities and songs with your child? If you answered YES to any of these questions then these ideas are for you! Our […]
A blog about children's books, story time, library service, and literacy activities written by a children's librarian turned stay-at-home mom.
Keep children on the edge of their seats with felt board stories. These musical stories are a powerful way to teach during circle time or group time!
A classic nursery rhyme in felt board format, perfect for a toddler or preschool storytime or circle time. Flannel Board Fun gets back to basics.
To assist you in planning your story times for next month, here are some themes I like to use in October. Pumpkins Suggested Books: Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin by Tad Hills Pumpkin Heads! by Wendell Minor It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman (Audio version with song available here.) This is Not a Pumpkin by Bob Staake The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams Extension Activities: Five Little Pumpkins Sittng on a Gate Five Little Pumpkins Round Mr. Scarecrow's Jack o'Lantern Literacy Activities About Pumpkins Moon Suggested Books: I Want to be an Astronaut by Byron Barton Moonlight by Helen V. Griffith Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes The Mouse Who Ate the Moon by Petr Horacek Higher! Higher! by Leslie Patricelli The Moon by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Tracey Pearson Campbell Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Extension Activities: Aikendrum Climb Aboard the Spaceship Five Astronauts Went Up in Space Here is the World Moon Moon Moon Zoom Zoom Zoom Fall Suggested Books: The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger Kitten's Autumn by Eugenie Fernandes Fall Leaves Fall by Zoe Hall Fall is Not Easy by Marty Kelley When Autumn Falls by Kelli Nidey Leaves by David Ezra Stein Ol' Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein The Very Busy Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri Extension Activities: Brown Squirrel Climb a Tree Down Around the Corner by the Big Oak Tree Five Little Leaves Are Hanging on the Tree Raking Leaves Signs of Fall The Trees Are Growing Spiders Suggested Books: The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out Big Time by Troy Cummings Be Nice to Spiders by Margaret Bloy Graham The Eensy Weensy Spider by Mary Ann Hoberman Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Iza Trapani Extension Activities: Four Colorful Flies The Itsy Bitsy Spider/The Giant Spider Little Miss Muffet (song) One Elephant Went Out to Play There's a Spider on the Floor
First and foremost after years of saying I am going to get to it, I FINALLY made an email list and I can't wait to start sharing some of my favorite books and other content with you all that way. You can sign up for it by clicking HERE! Second, Brooke and I have heard you loud and clear. You wanted Kindergarten Storybook STEM after seeing how well our bundle has worked with first and second graders. We are taking some of your favorite books AND throwing in some new ones.... and coming up with the perfect STEM and Literacy activities for your Kindergartners. We completely understand that your students need clear and easy to manage STEM that ties into your science standards. For example check out a few things from The Napping House and The Mitten: We also took the this opportunity to REALLY hit home those ELA standards in an engaging way. And because once you guys tried one, that you would want more, we completed SEVEN at once! You can grab Volume One Bundle or The Whole Set. Here are links to the books we used in Volume One: AND...if you made it all the way, then you get a reward! Here is one of our units for free in Brooke's store: Thank you all for popping in <3
This collection of toddler and preschool circle time props includes activities for the entire year!
Use these Hello Songs to start circle time!
One of the things I love doing with my younger children is reading picture books and doing story-related activities with them to bring the story to life and create fun memories. We have enjoyed doing
Thank you so much for letting me partner with you in teaching your kids the scriptures! Enter your information below to receive the links for the following FREE Bible story printables.
Fingerplays are an easy way to entertain toddlers and preschoolers anywhere for FREE. Find out why fingerplays are beneficial and see our favorites!
Christmas Action Songs & Fingerplays for kids! Fun songs, rhymes, and fingerplays to do with toddlers and preschoolers this holiday season! Perfect for circle time or just singing with kids!
Even as an adult, children's books are still one of my favorite things. I have many fond memories of “story […]
Download these free Brown Bear, Brown bear, What Do you See printable props to use during your toddler and preschool circle time!
“Five little acorns” is such a cute song for Fall themed circle time! This set comes with laminated song card. This set includes... -5 acorns -Squirrel -Laminated song card **PLEASE READ** -Dear. Customers in Canada ; Your order will be mailed by Canada Post (NO tracking number) in order to minimize shipping fee. If you prefer to get tracking number, please upgrade shipping option at checkout. Once an item leaves my shop and is in Canada Post system, I cannot be held responsible for lost items or longer shipping time. -Dear. Customers in US ; Your order will be shipped with tracking number, and estimate delivery date will vary depending on your location. There are options to upgrade faster shipping if needed. Once an item leaves my shop and is in Canada Post system, I cannot be held responsible for lost items or longer shipping time. Color Variations; All felt stories are made to order and colours might vary depending on the design you want and on my stock. Why Felt board story? Felt board stories are a unique way to use visual and words together, and a great way to “re-invent” familiar songs or stories and to introduce new material or concepts. They provide a visual component which helps to keep children interested and engaged and often extends the learning and play. Felt board stories offer children experience in... *Visual: Sight, spatial perception and color recognition * Tactile: Involves the senses – textures, sounds, colors, shapes * Fine Motor: Hand-eye coordination and manipulation * Auditory: Listening and hearing * Intellectual: Cause and effect, problem solving, math skills of counting, matching and sorting, and memorization * Social-Emotional: Self-esteem, exploring relationships, recitation, and cultural diversity * Creativity: Imagination, make-believe, music, and drama * Life Skills: Health and hygiene, manners, relationships, cooperation, sharing, and dressing appropriately * Language: Speaking and listening, vocabulary and reading skills Please note that felt board is NOT included with felt story set.
Popsicle stick Shape Mats - free printable for kids. Use them to teach toddlers and preschoolers math, fine motor skills, language and more.
Enhance your circle time lessons with these activities tailored to some of our very favorite children's books.
Here are 10 super fun movement songs for kids to get them up and moving! These are great brain breaks as well.
Looking for the Caterpillar Activity Printable? Grab it in our FREE resource library. Have a question? Feel free to contact us! Free Printable Kid’s Activity: Firefighter Matching Activity All About Me Worksheet (in B&W and Color) Pizza Counting Activity Cookie Counting Number Matching Game Emotions Matching Activity (Bilingual English/Chinese) Count to 10 Ice Cream Scoops...
Fred feels so angry one day! Luckily his parents are here to help him manage his feelings. Read the best bedtime stories, fairy tales and short stories here!
This month's Story Time is one of our family's favorites - Corduroy by Don Freeman. Crafts Button Necklace - simply string random buttons on a piece of string or yarn. Paper Plate Bear Face
Make your own scarecrow with our Build a Scarecrow Printable. A fun & free halloween activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Get your scarecrow template.
Kindergarten blog for teachers in the classroom. Ideas for homeschooling as well. Free files to your with your students.
Opening Song Sign Language: Pocket and Kangaroo Book: A Sock is a Pocket for Your Toes by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser Song: “A Kangaroo”- Junior Jukebox : Let’s Pretend Book: What Did You Put in Your Pocket by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, illustrated by Michael Grejniec Game: Pocket Color Game Kids […]
Hi, friends! The art of retelling a story is often a complex skill for some of our kinder friends. Trying to remember all of the key details, events and characters can be tricky. This year, I thought I’d
A free and easy diy kids printable craft. Build a cat with this 1-page printout. Color, cut and enjoy! Free kids printables, all the time.
Book Inspired Kids Crafts Roundup - I Heart Crafty Things A big hello today to all of you lovely Glued to My Crafts fans! My name is Rachel and I blog
Looking for ideas for preschool circle time activities? Find flannel board ideas and preschool and toddler classroom activities here.
Color mixing is a great activity for a preschooler to explore after learning all their colors. Below I have used a much loved book "Mouse Paint" and expanded on it with a printable and a
One of my favorite ways to teach Bible stories is through interactive storytelling and these FREE Adam and Eve story printables make Bibletime so fun!
Tracing Lines - Worksheets For Little People As your little one learns how to write, tracing lines is a great activity! And there are benefits to it too! Line tracing is one of those activities that develop your child's control of the small muscles in his/ her hands (fine motor skills). Tracing will teach your child to make the precise movements that are necessary for forming letters. Tracing improves hand/eye coordination. Line Tracing By Age Line tracing is predominantly for little ones as they learn how to write. It's therefore perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. Your child's age and
Download this free Itsy Bitsy Spider printable activity and create props for music and movement or circle time!
FREE printable game for toddlers and preschoolers to match pets with their cages or homes. Great for language development and learning about animals.
Today I’m sharing our favorite toddler music and some tips on how to have your own music time or music and movement class for toddlers. Toddler Music Back in Ohio, the highlight of Lincoln’s week was a music class for kids and toddlers hosted by a neighborhood friend of mine. We started going when he...
Great ideas for preschool discovery baskets, for math, small worlds, pretend play and science
Practice counting with this fun, hands-on Apple Count to 10 Playdough Mats. Such a fun apple themed math activity for preschoolers.
FREE printable book activity for toddlers to go along with Eric Carle's Brown Bear book. Great for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning colors and animals!
Spider themed circle time activity for preschool with free printables and step by step instructions. Use any great spider picture book for this lesson.
Discover circle time activities for toddlers that nurture learning & creativity in neurodivergent and neurotypical kids alike.
How to create a retell literacy center in kindergarten. Plus a list of 20 famous stories and retell props (with printables) to complete this center.
Looking for a preschool nativity activity? If so, check out this printable Nativity Busy Book that teaches the Christmas story in a fun way.
