As someone who scours the internet for storytime content for slightly niche themes, it's finally time I jumped back in the saddle and gave back. Two years later, and what a wild and completely normal time it has been. As with most librarians who had the ability and resources to do so, I shifted all… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Managing Your Grouchies
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Sunshine Squad: Let’s Be Friends
Hello Song: Heckety Peckety No matter the size of the crowd, everyone's name is beautiful so let's put them in a song! Heckety peckety bumblebee Won’t you say your name for me? ______________ Let’s say it ______________ Let’s clap it ______________ With a whisper ______________ With a shout ______________ Early Literacy Song Tune: Goodnight Ladies… Continue reading Sunshine Squad: Let’s Be Friends
2019 Picture Books Gift Guide
Another year wraps up and I've got some great gift suggestions for every young child on your list. Happy hunting! Infant Board Books (ages 0-2) Wild Baby by Cori Doerrfeld. This one's for all the active, run-away children out there (mine included). The baby monkey experiences many emotions including joy, excitement, fear, and shame, but… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books Gift Guide
Sunshine Squad: Love Yourself!
Hello Song: Heckety Peckety No matter the size of the crowd, everyone's name is beautiful so let's put them in a song! Heckety peckety bumblebee Won’t you say your name for me? ______________ Let’s say it ______________ Let’s clap it ______________ On your lap ______________ With a whisper ______________ With a shout ______________ Early… Continue reading Sunshine Squad: Love Yourself!
Sunshine Squad: Skin Color Diversity
In a well-intentioned but highly damaging attempt to prevent racism, white adults often teach children that we are all equal and the same, no matter our skin color, discouraging any discussion about our physical differences. This can severely impact the self-esteem of children of color and can cause anxiety, shame, and disillusion for all children.… Continue reading Sunshine Squad: Skin Color Diversity
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