Monthly Archives: June 2012

The End of a Reading Slump

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Melissa

I’ve read 5 books in the last 2 weeks! What’s so amazing about that? Well, it’s the same number of books I read all the way through in the previous four months. For over a year, and maybe even closer … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Make a List

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Melissa

Here’s a slightly different way than last week’s post to model writing in storytime. After you share a book or a song with a number of objects or animals or characters in it, you can go back and write them … Continue reading →

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(Not a) Flannel Friday: Felt Ribbon Rings

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Melissa

Last year I posted a few times about Fourth of July storytime ideas, and one of the activities I mentioned but haven’t tried yet is ribbon rings. Well, I am actually going to be around the week of the Fourth … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Toys and Games

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Melissa

In storytime lately, we’ve been talking about how playing leads to reading, so here’s a storytime all about toys and games. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Saffy and Ollie, by Opal This is one … Continue reading →

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Call for Applicants! Early Childhood Librarianship Fellowship

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Melissa

I have great news! With a catch! The good news first: The Early Childhood Librarianship program at the University of Denver has received continued funding from the Institue of Museum and Library Services! Two years ago DU launched this program, … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Write it Down

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Melissa

I’ve always loved Miss Julie’s descriptions of her Beginning Reader storytimes and appreciate how she incorporates writing into her routine. As I thought about writing and storytime, I wanted to do something similar for preschool storytime. Since the age group … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Magic

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Melissa

Well, I have to admit I whined a little bit this year about my school visits to promote our summer reading program: I didn’t have enough time to prepare a new story to tell! (WHINE) I was busy thinking about … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Core Muscle Strength

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Melissa

So what is a post about core strength doing in an Early Literacy Storytime series? Children learn about our written language by exploring pre-writing activities as well as pre-reading activities. Having strong core stomach, side, and back muscles, allows children … Continue reading →

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Guest Post at So Tomorrow!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Melissa

Anne at So Tomorrow is on maternity leave, so I pitched in with a guest post to help keep her blog from getting dusty while she’s getting ready for that beautiful baby. Head on over there to read On Being … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: Baby Book

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Melissa

I don’t have a Flannel Friday myself today, but I do have to point you to the felt baby book that some of the Flannel Friday round up hosts made for Anne and her soon-to-be baby! A Very Special Delivery

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