When the pandemic hit and my coworkers and I weren’t allowed to work for 5 weeks while we were on complete lockdown, I decided to try something that I’ve always wanted to do – Learn some American Sign Language (ASL). I took a super basic course online, learned a lot about ASL history, deaf culture,Continue reading “ASL Storytime: ABC’s and 123’s”
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Storytime: Clothing and Getting Dressed
When a child is young, everything is new to them, so it makes sense that in the first five years of their life they need reinforcement for concepts that adults consider common sense. Getting dressed and clothing are an example of this kind of world knowledge that a child has to grow. But even moreContinue reading “Storytime: Clothing and Getting Dressed”
Storytime: Animals in Winter!
What a classic and brilliant theme for storytime! This theme is used in preschools and daycares and much more, so it’s always fun to put a library spin on it! If your library does extension activities with your storytimes, there are a great number to add onto this, both craft and STEAM.
Librarian Ginny 