This was my simplest Discovery! program for good reason: it was the end of the session and I had two presentations during the month of November to prepare for. I purposely planned the most intense programming towards the beginning when my energy would be up. The Plan Brief Art Storytime The Artist Who Painted a
June 15, 2015
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This entire program was inspired by Abby’s Preschool Lab and Amy’s Body Science programs. (And my apologies for the utter lack of pictures today. It was a day off of school, so in addition to the regular kiddos, I had a ton of extra siblings. I had to call for co-worker back up! The wonderful
April 13, 2015
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The Plan Books Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells The Great Pet Sale by Mick Inkpen Out and About at the Bank by Nancy Attebury You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur With a Dime by Harriet Ziefert Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Down Around the Corner” Fingerplay: “Three Little Dollars” Three little dollars in a wallet new, I bought
July 10, 2014
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The Plan Books Bunny Mail by Rosemary Wells The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt Mail Carriers At Work by Karen Latchana Kenney The Postman by Rosalinda Kightley Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Six Little Valentines” Six little Valentines were sent to my house, The first one said, “I love you, From Mouse.” Five little Valentines
May 12, 2014
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The Plan Books Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes Little White Rabbit by Kevin Henkes My Garden by Kevin Henkes Old Bear by Kevin Henkes Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Three Little Kittens” Action Rhyme: “Big Yellow Moon” Big yellow moon shines so bright, (circle overhead) Glides across the starry night (arms left to right) Looks
March 27, 2014
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In response to the STEAM movement (and with great thanks to such great inspiration & encouragement from colleagues: Amy, Abby, and Kendra), this past fall I started a STEAM storytime series at the library. This is primarily aimed at preschoolers and their families, registration open to ages 3-7 in our library. Books & Group Activities
March 19, 2014
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The Plan Books Max’s ABC by Rosemary Wells Noisy Nora by Rosemary Wells Read to Your Bunny by Rosemary Wells Time-Out for Sophie by Rosemary Wells Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” Action Rhyme: “Loud and Quiet” Quietly, quietly not a sound I’m listening and I’m listening As I look around No sounds as
February 18, 2014
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The Plan Books Dinosaur Vs. the Library by Bob Shea I’m a Shark by Bob Shea New Socks by Bob Shea Race You to Bed by Bob Shea Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great by Bob Shea Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Ten Little Dinosaurs” (Tune: “Ten Little Indians”) One little, two little, three little dinosaurs Four little,
November 18, 2013
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The Plan Books Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd Foxy by Emma Dodd I Love Bugs by Emma Dodd I Love My Mommy by Giles Andreae Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Pretty Ladybugs”(Sung to: “The Muffin Man”) Ladybug has 1 black spot, 1 black spot, 1 black spot; Ladybug has 1 black spot, Pretty ladybug! Continue until
November 11, 2013
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The Plan Books Chew, Chew, Gulp! by Lauren Thompson Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson Little Quack’s Bedtime by Lauren Thompson Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson Extension Activities Flannelboard: “Apples and Bananas” I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas (Repeat with
June 19, 2013
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