Today’s storytime was all about pets but since I have a younger crowd who mainly has cats or dogs I decided to stick to those. This was also the perfect time to bring out my new puppets from Folkmanis Puppets! I recently bought a bunch of puppets from Folkmanis Puppets and am beyond excited to use… Read More Storytime: Pets
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America on March 2nd we are having a special story and Dr. Seuss craft! Materials: Paper plates Craft (or Popsicle) sticks Cardstock Black construction paper Black pipe cleaners Or black construction paper Markers Prep Work: Print out hat and bow We cut ours out before hand… Read More Dr. Seuss Craft
Books “Katie Loves the Kittens” by John Himmelman “Kitten’s First Full Moon” by Kevin Henkes “Is Everyone Ready for Fun?” by Jan Thomas Five Little Kittens Five little kittens standing in a row (hold up 5 fingers) They nod their heads to the children so (bend fingers) They run to the left (move hand left)… Read More Storytime: Animals
Books “Mama Cat has Three Kittens” by Denise Fleming “Kitten’s First Full Moon” by Kevin Henkes “A Kitten Tale” by Eric Roman Where Is Big Cat (Tune: Where is Thumbkin) Before starting I introduce the kids to Big Cat (my thumbs) and Little Cat (my pinkies). The cats give a little meow and the kids… Read More Storytime: Kittens