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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Early Literacy Storytime: Directional Words
I apologize for the long stretch since the last post in this series, but I am finally back with another way to add a literacy message to your storytime! Thanks for your patience! My library has decided to focus our … Continue reading
Posted in Early Literacy Storytime
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Baby Storytime: Food
I usually do this storytime near Thanksgiving but pulled it out last month as my tribute to Maurice Sendak. RIP. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Chicken Soup with Rice by SENDAK Where the Wild … Continue reading
Posted in My Baby Storytime
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Flannel Friday: Small Finger Puppets
Happy Friday! I’m still thinking about pre-writing activities for storytime! Last week I talked about an idea for using a ribbon pull as a story prop, and this week I’m talking about finger puppets! If you search for finger puppet … Continue reading
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