Category Archives: Fingerplays/Songs

Story Time Starter — Ice Cream

Hot summer days almost automatically call for a tasty ice cream cone! Not only is it fun to eat ice cream, it is also fun to read about the cold, creamy treat! What better topic for a story time when … Continue reading

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Story Time Starter — Bugs

Buggy Bugs and Creepy Crawlies! What is summer without bugs, spiders and centipedes?  Children are fascinated by bugs whether they are up close or at a distance.  Some bugs fly, some crawl, and some even sting.  Bug and spider books … Continue reading

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Story Time Starter — Cookies

Cookies, cookies, cookies! If there was one thing I really enjoyed eating as a kid (and still do in fact), it was cookies.  Most children do, right?  Not only are cookies yummy, they make an awesome story time topic! Whether … Continue reading

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Story Time Starter — Frogs & Toads

Ahh, spring! Tiny little buds are appearing on trees and bushes, lawns have gotten green, and the sound of birds fills the air.  Critters that hibernate are beginning to awake and enjoy the warm sunshine.  Frogs and toads would be … Continue reading

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Story Time Starter – Farm Animals

As far as Story Time topics go, farm animals is a never – fail choice!  Not only does it give you a variety of animals to focus on, but the books are typically funny, full of vibrant colors, and you … Continue reading

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Story Time Starter — Monkeys

One of our favorite themes for story time is … monkeys!  There are so many great books out there that both give information and entertain; and this is a theme that you could either focus solely on the fiction or … Continue reading

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New Music for Fall

Your library has so many things for you to do and see.  Why not stop in and check out the new children’s music that is arriving daily?  From well-known music from your favorite Disney Pixar film to Country star-turned mommy, … Continue reading

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October Parent Zone 2010

Hobbies for the Fun of It As busy as many families are these days, it may be difficult to encourage productive activities for your children in their down time.  Certainly we want our kids to have fun, but we also … Continue reading

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July Parent Zone 2010

July Parent Zone 2010 We All Scream for Ice Cream There’s nothing better than eating some ice cream to cool off on a sunny summer day.  Whether you go to the ice cream stand, buy it from the ice cream … Continue reading

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June Parent Zone 2010

June Parent Zone 2010 Which Sport is Right for Your Kid? When it comes to sports and children, realize that not all kids love to play soccer; nor do they all want to be the star quarterback.  Organized sports aid … Continue reading

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