Pokemon Club (All Ages) This is a monthly volunteer-run program for which I provide supplemental materials. The kids have a system for trading and sharing cards, which is the bulk of the program. Prep/setup: choose Pokemon lofi playlist Materials provided: SNACKS (this is the biggie!) This program has been pretty lowkey for the past couple … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: May 12-17, 2025
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Weekly Program Round-Up: March 10-15, 2025
Providing a little context for my story time formats: The Book Babies lesson plan is essentially the same as the one I was using at my previous library. It is based on the early literacy principles of the Every Child Ready to Read initiative. I try to incorporate as much of the five early literacy … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: March 10-15, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: February 10-15, 2025
Book Babies (0-3) Story Time Theme: Love/Kindness Books: A Kiss Means I Love You by Kathryn Allen, Valentine Friends by April Jones Prince Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song Acka Backa Soda CrackerAcka backa soda cracker (bounce side to side)Acka backa boo!Acka backa soda cracker,Up goes you! (lift baby up) Acka backa … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: February 10-15, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: January 13-18, 2025
I absolutely LOVED the pacing and flow of both story times this week. That rarely happens! =) Book Babies (0-3) Story Time Theme: N/A Books: How to Make a Baby Smile by Philemon Sturges, Hands Can by Cheryl Willis Hudson Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song Cheek, ChinCheek, chin, cheek, chin, cheek, … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: January 13-18, 2025
Weekly Nibble: June 21, 2019
A picture book called The Longest Day is displayed on a library table. Today was the first day of summer, and fittingly enough, it truly was one of the longest days I've experienced in a while! A number of things happened that I can't go into, but let's just say that the universe decided to … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: June 21, 2019