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Comment on Baby Storytime: Dinosaurs! by Toddler Time: Building | hushlander

Toddler Time: Building | hushlander — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:51:13 +0000

[...] From Mel’s Desk comes this delightful play on the classic song One Elephant Went Out to Play. I was originally going to make a flannelboard for this song, but I didn’t have time. It turned out fine anyway. [...]

Comment on Early Literacy Storytime: Mixed Up Mother Goose by Laura C

Laura C — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:15:44 +0000

These are adorable! And such a good idea! The kids love catching mix-ups (deliberate or not) already. I’ve done other mixed up rhymes and games before and they always seem to prove to be fun and popular.

Comment on Early Literacy Storytime: Mixed Up Mother Goose by Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:24:45 +0000

These are super cute, and I love the mix up activity! Thanks for the idea!

Comment on Early Literacy Storytime: Mixed Up Mother Goose by Lisa Mulvenna

Lisa Mulvenna — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:38 +0000

That is a lot of fun! I hadn’t seen that set before.

Comment on Baby Storytime: Dinosaurs! by Dinosaur Preschool Storytime |

Dinosaur Preschool Storytime | — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:16:49 +0000

[...] Template for flannel found at Mels Desk [...]

Comment on Baby Storytime: Noisy and Quiet by Storytime: Letter Q | The Door 2 Door Librarian

Storytime: Letter Q | The Door 2 Door Librarian — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:47:11 +0000

[...] “Quiet Mouse” (via Mel’s Desk) Here’s a quiet little mouse Living in a quiet little house (hold thumb in fist) When all was [...]

Comment on Flannel Friday: 5 Strawberries by Berries – Preschool Storytime | Jen in the Library

Berries – Preschool Storytime | Jen in the Library — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:43:47 +0000

[...] Five Red Strawberries Taken from Mel’s Desk (Her’s are much more beautiful) Five red strawberries, sweet to the core. Bear came and ate [...]

Comment on Flannel Friday: Small Finger Puppets by Using Finger Puppets with Music | Thrive After Three

Using Finger Puppets with Music | Thrive After Three — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:45:54 +0000

[...] I use puppets in a variety of ways in storytime. One way to use a mix of finger puppets (for the children) and hand puppets (for you) is to sing a song. If I want to begin storytime with a puppet song, I’ll hand out the finger puppets as the children enter the storytime room. If I’m using stick puppets, I sometimes place a pair in a baggie and hide them under the children’s mats that they sit on. When I’m ready, I ask them to find a surprise to use. Or if the wiggles have taken over the room, I just pass them out while everyone waits for a turn. I like using vinyl puppets because I can wash them easily. They are costly, though, and I try to incorporate the cost into grants or special funding. If you’re just starting, you can create your own finger puppets using this easy technique from Mel’s Desk. [...]

Comment on Flannel Friday: Bugs by Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:11:04 +0000

Hi Karen–Unfortunately, I don’t share my clipart files any more because of copyright concerns. I did find my bugs in Microsoft Word clipart, but those images change from time to time (frustratingly) so I don’t know if you’ll find the exact same ones, but it’s worth a look! Good luck!

Comment on Preschool Storytime: Messy and Clean by Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:06:31 +0000

Hi Megan, the pigs came from a Microsoft Word clipart, but I’m not sure the same image is still available there. I edited in the mud with the Edit Picture feature. Check out some other great versions: Katie’s http://storytimekatie.com/2011/05/06/flannel-friday-5-clean-and-dirty-pigs/ and Mary shares the clipart she used for her template here: http://missmaryliberry.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/flannel-friday-5-pigs-so-squeaky-clean-thanks-mel/ Hope this helps!