Author Archives: Melissa

BONUS Flannel Friday: Storybox

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Melissa

OK you guys! I have another Flannel Friday this week for you, but it’s not mine! My colleague Julie sent me an email today, and first of all said THANKS to everyone for all the great Flannel Friday ideas, which … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: Rain on the Green Grass

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Melissa

What a crazy June! I hope you all are hanging in there with your Summer Reading programs. I didn’t get to make anything new this week, so I pulled out an old flannel! I made this years ago. It goes … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday Round Up!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Melissa

So many great children’s library bloggers are involved in Flannel Friday that it’s been five weeks since I hosted a round up, and we’re also booked for hosts for the next six weeks! If you are interested in hosting in … Continue reading →

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Not a Flannel Friday: Shoo Fly

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Melissa

TGIF! The Flannel Friday round up will be right here on Mel’s Desk! Check back this evening for the post! I think these pipe cleaner puppets are kind of cute! I made them for our Bugs Storytime Resource Pack. Storytime … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July Storytime Ideas

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Melissa

When I posted a clip art set for “There’s a Parade in the Middle of the Street,” we talked in the comments about how hard it is to find good storytime material for the Fourth of July. I have gathered … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: Red White and Blue

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Melissa

Today the round up is hosted by the fabulous Tracey at 1234 More Storytimes, so check there later for all the links. The more, the merrier, so if you’ve been thinking you want to participate, jump right in. Post to … Continue reading →

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Mix and Match Cinderella

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Melissa

I’m all done with my school Summer Reading visits! I spent months this year trying to decide how to do what I wanted to do. Summer visits are pretty much the only time I learn a story to tell, and … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: One World Many Stories

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Melissa

I wasn’t sure if this would come together, but here it is! Short but sweet! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Say Hello! by ISADORA Carmelita walks around the block with her dog, and says … Continue reading →

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Flannel Friday: There’s a Parade In the Middle of the Street

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Melissa

This week’s Flannel Friday is hosted by the amazing Mollie at Miss Mollie’s Storytime Fun! Check there later today for the Round Up! I know we’re early for the Fourth of July, but this is what I had ready in … Continue reading →

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Why I Like Felt for Flannelboards

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Melissa

So I talked a little last week about why I’m so hooked on clip art for my flannelboards, but I wanted to give equal time to felt! Here’s my list of why I like to use felt for flannelboards, too. … Continue reading →

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