Storytime Resources
I asked recently on PUBYAC for storytime blogs, where people post their actual storytime plans on a regular basis. I received a lot of great new links, which I shared back to PUBYAC but am also going to maintain here. The list is sorted out by blog/wiki/site/database. At the end, I’ve included some preschool sites. The first two are the ones that I turn to most often for storytime planning!
Leave me a comment if you have a new resource to add to this list!
STORYTIME/YOUTH SERVICES BLOGS
Storytime Snapshot
Storytime plans for T, K+, Storytime Resources page, early literacy
Storytime Source Page
By theme: books for T, PK, K; songs, flannels, extensions; UK blog.
Mother Reader
ABC storytimes: books and rhymes for each letter
Tiny Tips for Library Fun
Youth Services program and services
Storytime with Miss Brianna
By theme: Storytime plans for B, PK; Songs and Rhymes Index page, blogroll
Miss Mary Liberry
Book reviews, stories about PK storytime, early literacy
Storytime Kids
Book and media reviews, Youth Services programs and services, storytime plans for T, PK, early literacy, Storytime Songs, Fingerplays and Activities page
Storytime Share
From Saroj Ghoting, author of Early Literacy Storytimes; early literacy, books and extensions linked with early literacy tips
Passionate Librarian
Book reviews, Youth Services programs and services, early literacy, rhymes and fingerplays podcast page, much more
Story Window Storytime Blog
By theme: books and a few extensions, for YT, T, PK
Librarian Lisa’s Storytimes
By theme: storytime plans for PK, early literacy
Story Window Storytime Blog
Books and ideas by theme for YT, T, PK
Rain Makes Applesauce
Storytime plans for T, PK; rhymes & songs
STORYTIME WIKIS
Esther Storytimes
By theme: books, songs, flannels, extensions, some links
MML Crafts
By theme: books, songs, and crafts
Storytime by Bridget
Brand new storytime wiki! Check back for more content!
Kids Count in Public Libraries
By theme: books and extensions for B, PK; Australian wiki.
STORYTIME SITES
King County Library System Books to Grow On
Printable curriculum sheets for theme kits list books & extensions
Harris County Public Library Storytime
Storytime plans for B, T, PK, K+, BL
Bayviews ACL Storytime
Website from Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California. By theme: books, craft ideas, links
DATABASE
ELSIE
Database of books, searchable by book or early literary skill
PRESCHOOL PLANNING
Hummingbird Educational Resources