Feb 5, 2013 · I mention the rules as I introduce myself and storytime. These are mostly rules for parents rather than for the child. If I need to redirect an adult, I will look at them and then glance at the poster.

Feb 27, 2017 · Whether you are doing a storytime with kids at a library or in your classroom, having a plan in your mind beforehand will eliminate those engagement killing moments where you putz with a CD player or ponder what to read next.

Jan 25, 2019 · With younger children, you can use very short books or only songs and finger-plays, and include interactive bouncy rhythms. Older children can sing more complicated songs, understand longer books, and answer questions.

We use fingerplays and action rhymes in storytime to practice isolating movements (prepares children for writing), to connect to stories through actions, and to make storytime more engaging. A fingerplay is anything that involves moving the fingers around. Familiar examples are: “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Thumbkin” .

May 8, 2014 · Our storytime flier is a quarter sheet/post-card sized flier that lists every storytime in the system. Each location has slightly different challenges and rules so we needed to be generic enough to apply universally.

Apr 1, 2022 · In our proper StoryTimes, children learn not only how to properly run a vacuum to reach every nook and cranny in the room, but how to buff a bookmobile to a pristine shine.

Mar 25, 2020 · There’s probably a lot more going on during storytime from the leader’s perspective than you realize. Generally, we’re good at picking up when it’s time to get the wiggles out, when it’s time for a calm down song, and how to redirect kids who are having a tough time.

May 8, 2015 · Everything you need to know to start a story time program for kids in your community. Book ideas, tips and planning sheets for getting started.

Feb 25, 2015 · Taking kids to story time can be a lovely respite from the daily grind of being a parent. It's an effective way to help your child love books , reading, increase their literacy and to see the library as an amazing resource.

Apr 7, 2016 · Introduction – Start by telling children what's happening. "It's time to read books!" or "Today we are going to read about _____." Two to Four Songs or Rhymes – You'll need to adjust the number for your age group. Repeat the songs or rhymes a couple of times so the children can begin to learn them.