Author Archives: Melissa

At the Jail

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Melissa

For a couple of years now, I have been going over to our county jail every other month or so, to talk to the parents there about the importance of reading to their kids. Our library district has a branch … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Dr Seuss

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Melissa

It’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday this week! He’s 106! He is a great way to kick off our “Phonological Awareness” month here at storytime, because listening to rhymes and songs builds the skills kids will need to sound words out when … Continue reading →

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Beyond “5 Little Whatsits”

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Melissa

You know what I’m talking about! Scarecrows, jellybeans, pandas, roses…How many sets of five do you think you have counted in your storytime career? “Five little owls by the old barn door/One flew away, and then there were four.” These … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Colors

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Melissa

I have traditionally shied away from doing too many “preschool concept” storytimes for the babies, because I haven’t wanted to make parents feel like they are something their 9-month-olds should know already. But baby storytime in my district covers birth … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Shapes

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Melissa

I’m trying a Shapes storytime for the first time with the babies today! I try not to focus too much on “preschool skills” in baby storytime, but our literacy skill of the month is Letter Knowledge. I like to remind … Continue reading →

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Another Day in the Life

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Melissa

Last time around for Bobbi Newman’s Day in the Life project, I kept track hour by hour of a single day. That so didn’t work out this week, so instead I’m going to list the projects I’m currently in the … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Chapter Books

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Melissa

For Fuse #8’s poll: I decided to go with my personal favorites from childhood, and not try to knock my brains out trying to rank Charlotte’s Web over or under The Giver or over or under Sarah Plain and Tall. … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Dinosaurs!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Melissa

A dinosaur theme fits perfectly with the “vocabulary” early literacy skill we are highlighting this month. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Dinosaur Vs Bedtime by SHEA ACTION SONG: All Around the Swamp Sing to: … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Cowpokes

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Melissa

January in Colorado means the Stock Show’s in town! It’s a good time to read about ranches and cowpokes and learn all sorts of new words. OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: At Home on … Continue reading →

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Baby Faces

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Melissa

Babies love to look at baby faces, so I made these pieces to use with some counting rhymes. I don’t have a template for you, but they are pretty easy to make, I promise! Draw about a 5″ circle on … Continue reading →

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