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Black Experiences (For Black History Month)

It’s February! Black History Month! I planned this storytime with the intent of giving a nod to Black history, but also wanted to look to Black joy and futures. So I did a little of both and called my theme “Black Experiences.” I looked to the book below, Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes byContinue reading “Black Experiences (For Black History Month)”

Storytime: Shadows

With Groundhog’s Day coming up, I wanted to share a storytime focused all around Shadows and groundhogs! This is a super fun topic for kids to learn about and also includes some STEAM concepts. I’m planning on doing this storytime just after Groundhog’s Day, so some of the script won’t be finished until after Punxsutawney PhilContinue reading “Storytime: Shadows”

Storytime: Coziness!

The midwest got a pretty big snow storm just recently and we’re getting more tomorrow! So I’m planning a storytime all about coziness and comforting things to share with our preschoolers. This storytime includes some of my favorite books and activities to do in storytime, so it’s bound to be fun! Here’s the full storytimeContinue reading “Storytime: Coziness!”

Storytime: Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and though I know very little Spanish, I really wanted to dedicate a storytime to it this year, which I’ve been slightly nervous about in the past since I am a very white person. So, I brushed up on my pronunciation, researched some good books, and checked in with some friendsContinue reading “Storytime: Hispanic Heritage Month”

Storytime: Leaves!

Fall is starting to come to Indiana, so my coworker, C, and I are doing a bunch of storytimes on Fall topics. Last week I did the theme of Leaves since ours are just beginning to change. Later on in the storytime, I put in a little science by talking about why leaves change theirContinue reading “Storytime: Leaves!”