Category Archives: My Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime: Another Bedtime

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Melissa

One day I will be brave enough to wear my pajamas to bedtime storytime. Today was not that day! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Pajama Time by BOYNTON We read this to our girls … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Another Round of Mother Goose

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Melissa

You can not have too many Mother Goose storytimes. I told my storytime parents last week that Mother Goose rhymes are like kale smoothies for baby brains! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Little Robin … Continue reading →

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New Books for Baby Storytime

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Melissa

Everyone’s baby storytimes are different–some of us have separate groups for walkers and crawlers (jealous!); some of us use books, some of us don’t–so any “baby storytime” book list is going to be highly variable! These are eight 2012 books … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: ABCs

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Melissa

I also talk about age-appropriate ways to build Letter Knowledge in my Shapes and Colors Storytimes. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Chicka Chicka ABC by MARTIN, Jr This is the board book version, that … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Thanks and Giving

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Melissa

We did this storytime last Monday to start off Thanksgiving week. Thank you, babies! I am so grateful I get to spend time with you and watch you grow from wee little peanuts to walking, talking superstars. You keep me … Continue reading →

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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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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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Baby Storytime Resources

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Melissa

I’ve been lucky enough to have a weekly baby storytime for five years now! (Click on the “My Baby Storytime” category to the right for all my plans.) Here’s some of the posts I’ve written about how I do my … 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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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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