Author Archives: Melissa

Placeholder is here! Add a link in the comments for this week’s ideas. If you want to try the new submissions process for Flannel Friday, read about it here or test it out: here’s the link to our Tumblr and … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! Here are a few ideas to start off another awesome year of storytimes: Look ahead to Valentines Day already with Storytime with Miss Tara! She has a set to go with Love Monster and the Last Chocolate. … Continue reading →

Hey team, here we are in another year together, how awesome is that? As you can tell, Mel’s Desk has been pretty much in mothballs since I became a supervisor three years ago. I miss it so much but it’s … Continue reading →

Hi team! It’s been so long since I was able to help out with Flannel Friday I am super happy to host this week! Three cheers for our three entries: As Kathryn says, “Not every child has a teddy bear … Continue reading →

I’m hosting Flannel Friday this week so wanted to create something for the round up! Awhile ago I made a set of Aliens to go with my Outer Space Set. I love them and the kids think they are silly, … Continue reading →

I’m taking the easy way out and just reposting a CLEL email about the Bell Awards! There’s still time to let the Selection Committee know about great picture books that support early literacy for the 2017 awards! “The CLEL Bell … Continue reading →

I had just three families, four kids who were probably 3-6 years old. They were a little active, and a lot talkative, and I was still (am still) struggling with this week’s news, and I wound things up a little … Continue reading →

Welcome to Flannel Friday! Liberry Becca has a lovely summer firefly set–fabulous details on her colorful fireflies, and a wonderfully realistic looking jar to catch them in! She includes links to several rhymes and her own fireflies storytime. PLUS she … Continue reading →

I couldn’t resist adding more to the Things That Go set I started a couple of months ago! Here’s what I started with: Plane & Sky Rocket & Space Train & Tracks Ship & Ocean Car & Road Tonight I … Continue reading →

Awhile ago Bryce asked a few people she knew if they’d be willing to make a Summer Reading pep talk video, just for fun, that she could share with the staff at her libraries to cheer them on. Cheer??? Yes, … Continue reading →