Monthly Archives: October 2012

Baby Storytime: Fall (Again)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Melissa

Here’s another take on a Fall storytime! I posted a Fall Colors storytime a few years ago. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: That Pup! by GEORGE Simple story, large, bright pictures, and an adorable … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: Little Bird Little Bird

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Melissa

I am flying back into Flannel Friday with some bird patterns for you! I made these felt birds so I could sing Little Bird in baby storytime on Monday. First you have to listen to the amazing Elizabeth Mitchell sing … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: More Birds

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Melissa

OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Whose Chick Are You? by TAFURI I love Nancy Tafuri’s books; just right for toddlers. BOUNCE: I’m a Little Cuckoo Clock! Rock babies gently back and forth on your … Continue reading →

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No Shoulda Woulda Couldas Allowed

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Melissa

At our ALSC presentation, we shared what our answers to the Big Storytime Questions were, in the form of our storytime competencies, our observation forms, and our training sequence, all of which are derived from our library’s strategic direction and … Continue reading →

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Storytime Questions and Storytime Goals

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Melissa

So last week I asked you to weigh in on the questions Lori and I asked during our ALSC session. The questions are: Why does your library have storytime? What makes a good storytime? What’s an important quality in a … Continue reading →

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