Monthly Archives: July 2012

Early Literacy Storytime: Cumulative Songs

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Melissa

Being able to put the events in a story in sequential order is part of narrative skills. It’s related to comprehension skills because if you have a good understanding of a story or an event, you will be able to … Continue reading →

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9 Props for Storytime

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Melissa

Most often I share flannelboard ideas, but from time to time I post ideas for storytime props…either a single item for the storytime provider to hold, or sets to hand out to all the kids. Here’s the list so far! … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Nursery Rhyme Songs

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Melissa

When children understand that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end, it gives them a way to anticipate what’s going to happen next when they are reading their first stories. Reading is hard work, and children need to … Continue reading →

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New Theme Page for Storytime Plans

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Melissa

Last week I listed my top ten favorite baby storytime plans, and this week I’m adding a page to Mel’s Desk that lists ALL of the themes I have posted! All Baby Storytime Themes I’ve done a lot of these … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Lullabies

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Melissa

We know that the more positive experiences a child has with language and reading, the more interested in reading they will be and the more motivated they will be to learn to read themselves. It’s much easier for any of … Continue reading →

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Ten Favorite Baby Storytime Plans

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Melissa

Next up in my Best-Of-Mel’s-Desk summer series…ten of my favorite baby storytime plans! These are the storytimes where, looking back, I feel like it all came together: good books, fun bounces, and songs that make me happy. In no particular … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Look at the Cover

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Melissa

We know that children who have lots of experience manipulating, using, and reading books before they go to kindergarten have an advantage in reading readiness over children who don’t. That’s because children with book experience understand many print conventions already. … Continue reading →

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Five Printable Patterns

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Melissa

Welcome to July already! This is the month where my family’s summer really kicks into gear, so I’m going to be taking it easy here on Mel’s Desk and will be scheduling some best-of lists for a few weeks. I … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Shapes Storytime

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Melissa

You may already have a shapes storytime in your rotation! It’s easy to add a quick message to the adults explaining the link between learning shapes and learning letters. Take a minute during a shapes book or a shapes flannelboard … Continue reading →

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