Author Archives: Melissa

Summer Reading Magic

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Melissa

Well, I have to admit I whined a little bit this year about my school visits to promote our summer reading program: I didn’t have enough time to prepare a new story to tell! (WHINE) I was busy thinking about … Continue reading →

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Early Literacy Storytime: Core Muscle Strength

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Melissa

So what is a post about core strength doing in an Early Literacy Storytime series? Children learn about our written language by exploring pre-writing activities as well as pre-reading activities. Having strong core stomach, side, and back muscles, allows children … Continue reading →

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Guest Post at So Tomorrow!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Melissa

Anne at So Tomorrow is on maternity leave, so I pitched in with a guest post to help keep her blog from getting dusty while she’s getting ready for that beautiful baby. Head on over there to read On Being … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: Baby Book

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Melissa

I don’t have a Flannel Friday myself today, but I do have to point you to the felt baby book that some of the Flannel Friday round up hosts made for Anne and her soon-to-be baby! A Very Special Delivery

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Early Literacy Storytime: Directional Words

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Melissa

I apologize for the long stretch since the last post in this series, but I am finally back with another way to add a literacy message to your storytime! Thanks for your patience! My library has decided to focus our … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Food

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Melissa

I usually do this storytime near Thanksgiving but pulled it out last month as my tribute to Maurice Sendak. RIP. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Chicken Soup with Rice by SENDAK Where the Wild … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: Small Finger Puppets

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Melissa

Happy Friday! I’m still thinking about pre-writing activities for storytime! Last week I talked about an idea for using a ribbon pull as a story prop, and this week I’m talking about finger puppets! If you search for finger puppet … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: 3 Mice Tails

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Melissa

It has been three long months since I have been able to pull together a Flannel Friday post. It feels so nice to be back! Today I have something a little different and I can’t wait to see what you … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday Round Up May 25

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Melissa

I am so happy to be hosting a Flannel Friday Round Up again! You’d think that it would be mathematically impossible to have so many strong entries week after week. I was just talking with friends from another library who … Continue reading →

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Exciting News for Flannel Friday!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Melissa

Introducing the Flannel Friday website! As you know, Anne at So Tomorrow has been an amazing manager and archiver of Flannel Friday information for the past year. Anne and her husband are expecting their first baby in June (congratulations Anne!) … Continue reading →

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