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When it comes to early literacy and learning, we think of colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and… our five senses! Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and feeling all help young ones learn about the world around them. And it makes a great … Continue reading
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The story time starter for this month is Black & White. From zebras and skunks to penguins and pandas, this story time theme is great fun for children of all ages! You can focus on animals that are both black … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is almost here–that means it’s time to start thinking about all the things we are thankful for, and family usually is pretty high up on the list for most of us. This year, as you gather together, take a … Continue reading
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What is big, round, and orange, and a definite sign of fall? A pumpkin, of course! Pumpkins make a great story time topic for fall. From harvesting them from the field to creating jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins are perfect fall book material–and … Continue reading
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Fall is here! Although the official first day is still over a week away, you can get a jump start on your celebration by reading stories with your kids about everyone’s favorite fruit–apples. And while you can make some awesome … 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
