Right now, as we speak, there is a nonfiction book series on our body senses that has 6 books--yes, six. They actually made a book on intuition just so they could make six books in a series. While I didn't focus on intuition, I did do a program on the other, more scientifically based, senses for ages… Continue reading Curious Kitties: 5 Senses
Category: Programs
Fairy Good Tales: Three Billy Goats Gruff
A trip trappy hello to you! This next on Fairy Good Tales, I present those grass-chomping conquistadors: the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Storytime! Three Billy Goats Gruff - Storytell the original -Review Questions: What does cranky mean? Why do you think the troll was cranky? What makes you cranky? Action Activity: Sizes—Remind children that there… Continue reading Fairy Good Tales: Three Billy Goats Gruff
Hands-On Busy Bags
Busy bags are little kits of pure 10 minute happiness. They're meant to be stowed away in your diaper bag or purse until that moment when you need a quick distraction for the kids. Another benefit to busy bags? They are educational through play! At my library, I hosted a busy bag party for two… Continue reading Hands-On Busy Bags
Curious Kitties: Candy Math & Chemistry
Bring out the esplosions, its time for Curious Kitties! OPENING SONG: Building Blocks Song Tune: Hello Ladies Hello __________ (first child in the circle) Hello __________(second child in the circle) Hello __________(third child in the circle) Come build something with your blocks! Importance of SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION—make predictions, test, discuss BOOK: Pop! The Invention of Bubble… Continue reading Curious Kitties: Candy Math & Chemistry
Boxes at the ready, get set, GO!
Due to the rave reviews of my colleagues, I decided to follow the massive librarian/parent following behind Drive-In Movies at the library--for the littlest hands. You can find other examples bathing the internet in a sort of brownish, boxy glow here, here, here, here, and here, and probably here. Sweet corrugated biscuits, let's get down… Continue reading Boxes at the ready, get set, GO!
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