Since this is a special kind of storytime, I talk (mostly to the grownups) a little about ASL and what our goals are for the day. I always let them know that ASL is its own language with grammar and structure just like any other language (though we don’t learn that in our storytimes, optingContinue reading “ASL Storytime: Transportation”
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Storytime Tools: Circle Dance
What is it? For my purposes, a circle dance is any coordinated movement-based dance that is typically done in a circle. The feel of these are similar to old-school folk dances or line dances where there’s typically a “caller,” or someone who calls out what movements to do. There are so many songs and gamesContinue reading “Storytime Tools: Circle Dance”
Storytime: Surprise Endings!
I. Love. This. Theme. It’s so fun and giggle-inducing and the kids NEVER seem to tire of being surprised. It’s absolutely delightful. Sure, you sometimes get a kid who accidentally ruins it for others, but I try to ward that off, saying “Now, if you’ve heard this story before, please don’t shout out any ofContinue reading “Storytime: Surprise Endings!”
Storytime: Opposites!
I love this conceptual storytime theme because there are countless rhymes, songs, and books to switch in to keep the theme fresh! And I’m always surprised by some of the opposite sets that kids think of! Let’s dive in.
Storytime: Spiders!
Ughhhh, I really do not like spiders. Seriously am very scared of them. But I acknowledge they are good for our environment and all that. Just don’t come anywhere near me!
Storytime: Dragons!
Dragons are one of my very favorite themes to do in storytime! The kids love the imagination play that dragons bring and love roaring and acting like dragons even more! Because of this, it can be kind of a raucous storytime, but if you lean into it, it’s so much fun!
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