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)
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: Bend…… Continue reading Beach Story Time (2019)
I had a big group today but they were a little quiet and not as into participating. Must be the heat. It’s nauseating … 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…… Continue reading Beach Story Time (2018)
To prep for my Beach Story Time next week, I decided to create a seashell flannel. I Googled “seashell patterns” and got a link to this great site. I printed out her patterns, cut them out, and used them to trace our shells onto the flannel using a thick Sharpie to get a good outline.…… Continue reading Seashell Flannel
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 wave and sing hello // We stomp and sing hello Source: Storytime Katie Song: The Wheels on the…… Continue reading Train & Fish & Beach & Dinosaur Story Time (Outreach)
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 wave and sing hello // We stomp and sing hello Source: Storytime Katie Song: Six Little Ducks I…… Continue reading Beach Story Time
This was the first story time I ever gave as a children’s librarian. My hands were shaking and I was so nervous. Now story times don’t faze me at all. In fact, they’re probably my favorite part of the job! Welcome Song: Hi Hello and How Are You (to the tune of London Bridges Falling…… Continue reading Beach Story Time
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