I have two outdoor story times today and aside from a book change at the end, I’m going to follow the same outline. I had 24 people this morning at the park so we’re already off to a good start! After a deluge last night, we’re having a beautiful day and hopefully that will continue…… Continue reading Summer/Beach Story Time (OUTDOOR 2021)
My first story time at my new job AND my first ever outdoor story time! I was so excited to read for the kids in person again. It’s (obviously) such a different experience than reading into a camera phone … I had 17 people and they were all super enthusiastic, happy, and participating. I think…… Continue reading Bug Story Time (OUTDOOR 2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWECHRwiGWs Welcome Song: Clap and Sing Hello (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)We clap and sing hello,We clap and sing hello,With our friends at story time,We clap and sing hello! We tap and sing hello (tap knees) //We stretch and sing hello (stretch arms up) //We wave and sing hello (wave)Source: Storytime Katie Song:…… Continue reading Pajama Story Time ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IG1eOUq5mQ&t=338s Why do these videos always choose the worst screen shot as the still image?? *sigh* Our April flyer: Our craft this month: I got the idea from Easy Peasy and Fun. This month families had to supply glue, scissors, and markers/pencils. I also included a small flyer in each kit with a picture of…… Continue reading April Picture Book Arts & Crafts Club ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yMUPrHo4Gg Welcome Song: Clap and Sing Hello (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell) We clap and sing hello, We clap and sing hello, With our friends at story time, We clap and sing hello! We tap and sing hello (tap knees) // We stretch and sing hello (stretch arms up) // We wave and sing hello (wave) Source: Storytime Katie Song: The Wheels on the Bus…… Continue reading Bug Story Time ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60nr5T7RWMc Sandra Boynton writes some of my favorite books for babies so I had to do a story time featuring her. If you don’t follow her on Instagram, you should! She posts amazing little drawings almost every day. 🙂 Welcome Song: Open Shut ThemOpen, shut them, Open, shut them, Give a little clap, clap, clap!…… Continue reading Sandra Boynton Baby Story Time ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CxRTGztlGg Our second Picture Book Arts & Crafts Club! Our March flyer: Our craft this month: I got the idea from Crafty Morning. This month families had to supply glue and staples (if they preferred) to staple the rings together but, of course, they could glue them as well. I also included a small flyer…… Continue reading March Picture Book Arts & Crafts Club ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_c4zxnatb4 Welcome Song: Open Shut ThemOpen, shut them, Open, shut them, Give a little clap, clap, clap! Open, shut them, Open, shut them, Put them in your lap, lap, lap! Creep them, crawl them, Creep them, crawl them, Right up to your chin, chin, chin! Open up your little mouth … But do not let…… Continue reading Love & Hugs Baby Story Time ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SK5E0jGg4Y&t=1s We’ve been getting a lot of requests from our patrons for more take home crafts. So I decided to do something a little bit different and start an online picture book arts & crafts club! Every month I’ll make a video where I read a book and do a related craft with the kids.…… Continue reading February Picture Book Arts & Crafts Club ONLINE (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpnhyHjqvsU&t=51s Welcome Song: Clap and Sing Hello (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)We clap and sing hello,We clap and sing hello,With our friends at story time,We clap and sing hello! We tap and sing hello (tap knees) //We stretch and sing hello (stretch arms up) //We wave and sing hello (wave)Source: Storytime Katie Song:…… Continue reading Pajama Story Time ONLINE (2021)
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