This lesson is a part of my ABC Storytimes series. Books For Reading Aloud Tickling Tigers by Sean Taylor Reading for Early Literacy Tips This story tell children different places to tickle each animal. Ask them to tickle themselves on these body parts throughout the story, tummy, underarm, etc. Occasionally ask children, “What’s this animal?” by pointing at the… Continue reading Letter “T” Storytime
Month: April 2019
Kids’ Books- Silly Ones and Sad Ones: My April Reads
Grenade by Alan Gratz Ages 8-12 Most WWII children's books I see deal with the Holocaust or Nazism, but Grenade is different. In this title, Alan Gratz presents the stories of Hideki, a dedicated Japanese child soldier, and Ray, a young American soldier on his first mission. The story is told in alternating narratives for… Continue reading Kids’ Books- Silly Ones and Sad Ones: My April Reads
Number Crunching Preschool Math Activities
For a recent preschool STEAM program we focused on the "M"- math. In preschool, "math" really means number awareness, counting, and patterning skills. We aren't quite ready for functions. Each of the following stations was designed to encourage children to develop these simple math skills through play Station #1: Ball Sorting Supplies Plastic ball pit… Continue reading Number Crunching Preschool Math Activities
Letter “S” Storytime
This storytime is a part of my ABC Storytimes series. I planned this lesson in a rush, but it still went very well! Books For Reading Aloud Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said the Sloth by Eric Carle Hide! By Steve Henry Activities "I Wish I Was a Silly Slippery Snake" This was so fun to sing because it is such… Continue reading Letter “S” Storytime
Letter “R” Storytime
This storytime is a part of my ABC Storytimes series. Books For Reading Aloud In the Rain by Elizabeth Spurr Reading for Early Literacy Tips There are several opportunities for children to make gestures and follow actions in this book. Ask them to stomp, pat a mud pie, and/or put their arms above their head like a… Continue reading Letter “R” Storytime
Letter “Q” Storytime
This lesson is a part of my ABC Storytimes series. Books Books to Read Aloud Quiet, Loud by Leslie Patricelli Reading for Early Literacy Tips There are plenty of opportunity to ask children to mimic actions from the story: stomp like you are in grown-up shoes, say “clash, bang” with the drums, etc. One very fun activity… Continue reading Letter “Q” Storytime
Confident Characters and Classic Reboots: My March Reads
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha LeeAges 8-12 This book is a great mix of fantasy and sci-fi for middle grade readers who love adventure books. Min, a shapeshifter, begins her adventure when an investigator comes to her home in Jinju inquiring about her brother who he accuses of deserting his responsibilities as a Space Cadet.… Continue reading Confident Characters and Classic Reboots: My March Reads
