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)
Love these!! They don’t come with the pattern to follow but I’m hoping the teens are savvy OR use their imaginations to create something new! They’re from Oriental Trading and are, apparently, discontinued but these are a cute alternative!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv971NYe-es&t=62s My library, like all libraries, is trying to figure out how to reach our patrons without being open. We’ve started a YouTube page and I wanted to share the video of my Spring Story Time with you! I’ll be adding more online little by little and I’ll post those links here as well. Hope…… Continue reading Spring Story Time ONLINE! (2020)
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…… Continue reading Spring Story Time (2019)
My outreach kids visited the new library for the first time today and it was magical. I loved having them in our new space and they were so excited to pick out books to take back to school. I’m already looking forward to their May visit … Welcome Song: Clap and Sing Hello (to the…… Continue reading Spring & Books Story Time (Outreach 2018)
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: Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands Clap,…… Continue reading Spring Story Time (2018)
Story time went really well today. Sometimes the chemistry is just there. The kids all participated and were eagerly shouting out answers. We’re starting to get a nice, cohesive group of regulars and the occasional newbie who is made to feel extremely welcome. It’s lovely! Welcome Song: Hands Go Up and Hands Go Down (to…… Continue reading Spring Story Time
Every week the daycare/preschool where I do my outreach discusses a theme. They do art projects and read books about the theme and this week’s was space. Which worked out perfectly for me because I was able to use my outreach kids as guinea pigs and test out some space books on them before my…… Continue reading Space & Spring Story Time (Outreach)
The Short Stack Librarian 