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Category Archives: Storytime Starter
One of the best early concept subjects to read about with a child is opposites. Loud or quiet, hard or soft, black or white, opposites present comparisons that can be pointed out and used every day. When considering size, Big … Continue reading
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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
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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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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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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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
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
