In this era of video games, tablets, TV and more, it is nice to know that a simple activity like crafting offers tangible benefits. Crayons, markers, popsicle sticks, coloring pages, cotton balls and construction paper provide a virtual gold mine of learning possibilities. When a child works on a craft project all sorts of things are happening in […]
Egad! Alligator Storytimes
Published on :Stories we shared Draw and Tell No Pets Allowed by Richard Thompson follows a boy named Timmy. Timmy really wants a pet, but no pets are allowed in the small apartment where he and his family live. This draw and tell is perfect for preschoolers and great for repetitive and […]
Ducks in Socks: Storytimes for all ages
Published on :Stories we shared Flannelboard story The flannel board story was based on the book Buzz Said the Bee. It is a story in rhyme with repetitive phrases, animal sounds, and hilarity. Films we watched Craft “Duck Caps” For younger children, this craft requires a higher level of assistance, especially […]
Summer Vacation Storytimes
Published on :It’s a full week of Summer Vacation storytimes! We have stories about going to beach, taking a trip, vacationing, packing, summer sounds, and keeping cool. Stories we shared Maisy Goes on Vacation and Boats were shared during our Infant Storytime here at Central. Maisy Goes on Vacation was also shared during our Toddler […]
Pajama Storytime: Reading is So Delicious
Published on :What better way to kick off summer than with food? With just a few days into the start of Summer Reading Club, our theme “Reading is So Delicious” continues to delight. Stories we shared Flannelboard The flannel board story is based on Oliver Jeffers’ picture book The Incredible Book Eating […]
Square Cat: Stories About Self Acceptance
Published on :Stories we shared The theme of this week’s Pajama Storytime is “Self Acceptance.” Each story draws on themes of courage, friendship, and encouragement for self acceptance. The Monster Who Lost His Mean and Freckleface Strawberry are humorous stories–the first is a tale about a monster who is ostracized because he […]
Pajama Storytime: Dogs Vs. Cats
Published on :Stories we shared Film we watched Katie Loves the Kittens from the book by John Himmelman Craft time Cat and dog bookmarks Supplies: paper cat and dog outlines strips of cardstock (any color) crayons tape or glue How to make them: 1. color the cat or dogs 2. fold over a […]
Pajama Storytime: Chickens and Hens
Published on :Stories we shared Flannel board story: Little Red Hen Film Chicken Little Craft Ren Hen and Yellow Chick cups This version is appropriate for kids ages 3-8. Supplies you’ll need: glue sticks plastic cups color tissue paper (red for hens, yellow for chicks) color paper (yellow for hens, orange for […]