As part of a very generous and sharing-centric profession, I love to share! But did I always? Like when I was a toddler or preschooler? Hell to the no. Nowadays, caregivers, educators, and experts are seeking to reframe the concept of "sharing" beyond a begrudging act of giving up a beloved toy. Instead, the focus… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Let’s Share
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Grow a Seed of Kindness
Kindness always starts with something small: a smile, a pause to listen, a laugh, or a helping hand. Like a seed planted in the ground, that kindness can grow into something spectacular. This storytime for ages 0-6 has particular emphasis on the effect of something small on the happiness of another. Check out the other… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Grow a Seed of Kindness
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Managing Your Grouchies
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
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
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