I didn't mean to hit enter! They are cows not elephants in the Jan thomas book but here are two others I like. http://www.amazon.com/dp/141970463X/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2HEWRGPBF92DB&coliid=I32HOVATMC6LZXhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/0803733984/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2HEWRGPBF92DB&coliid=I3SRSW7GGS55GO
Mel K. replied:
Get Out of My Bath by Britta Teckentrup, Peanut by Linas Alsenas,and My Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World by Gilles Bachelet (not about a cat!)
Elizabeth N. replied:
An older one that could be abridged if necessary: "Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!" It's fabulous, and they just brought it back in full color. http://www.amazon.com/Stand-Back-Elephant-Going-Sneeze/dp/0688093388
Bernard's Bath and I Love My Mama, but try some of these: https://www.pinterest.com/storylady101 jm/elephants/ AND http://mclskids.pbworks.com/w/page/20658239/Elephants
Linda B. replied:
Five Minute's Peace (Murphy), The Circus Baby (Petersham)
Dawna O. replied:
Get Out of My Bath! By Britta Teckentrup https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1399005036_get_out_of_my_bath
Rachel K. replied:
Hiding Phil
Valerie J. replied:
Tanka Tanka Skunk by Steve Webb. It's rollicking!
Latricia M. replied:
Elephants Paint....a nonfiction book. Awesome for art read aloud too
Laura C. replied:
Peanut by Linas Alsenas or Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
Jennie R. replied:
Elephants Can Paint Too by Arnold and Stand Back Said the Elephant I'm Going to Sneeze by Thomas & Trip - and of course any in the Elmer the Elephant series.
Hi all! Does anyone have any recommendations for interactive felt flannel stories that work for all ages? I recently used a felt flannel for Dog's Colorful Day and it...
Krista H. replied:
Bark George?
Sherri R. replied:
What, Cried Granny.
Terri M. replied:
An older story that we've had great success with is "The Fat Cat: a Danish Folktale" by Jack Kent.
Leah H. replied:
There are tons on storytimekatie.com .
JoLynne D. replied:
Tickle Monster by Edoard Manceau. Fascinating how it is taken apart and put back together.
Pamela G. replied:
“Aiken Drum,” “Flip Flap Jack,” “Miss Mary Mack,” “Fiddle-I-Fee.” See examples at www.flannelboardsbypamela.com
Tess P. replied:
Too Much Noise (Ann McGovern version) is really fun if you get the kids to do ALL the sound effects.
Brittany G. replied:
These are my go-tos for everything! https://jbrary.com/little-mouse-little-mouse-renditions/
Jane M. replied:
Building a snowman is very interactive, and the kids will tell you if you get it wrong! Making a pizza is fun too. Are you familiar with Flannel Friday? LOTS of good ideas here: http://pinterest.com/flannelfriday/
Does anyone have a picture book version of Jack and the Beanstalk that they'd recommend for preschool storytime? I'm not into any of the versions on our shelves, and...
Sarah R. replied:
Maybe make a simplified flannel story version? Or http://www.barnesandnoble.com/mobile/p/jack-and-the-beanstalk-mercer-mayer/1111955736/2673671072416?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+Books_00000000&2 sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP4449&k_clickid=3 x4449
Annabelle B. replied:
Did you see this one? My kid likes it, I think it's a little goofy. http://encore.oaklandlibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1799048__Screws%2C%20 nina__P0%2C1__Orightresult__X4?lang=eng&suite=cobalt
Maura G. replied:
Stinky Jack and the Beanstalk: A Story about Keeping Clean by Steve Smallman
Ann C. replied:
http://www.amazon.com/Kate-Beanstalk-Anne-Schwartz-Books/dp/1416908188 I love this one because the of the main character twist. There is one more I love with photographs for illustrations. I will see if I can find it and post another link.
Ann C. replied:
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/nina-crews-2/jack-and-beanstalk/ Love this one...urban contemporary version of it.
Question from a teacher-friend:
"Does anyone have any preschool-aged kids' book recommendations about death? Had a parent ask me today, they're heading for a funeral...
Roxanne D. replied:
Flat Rabbit
Kristen T. replied:
Viorst: The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Danielle M. replied:
ALSC has a booklist for difficult topics http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/comfortingreads
Bonnie B. replied:
Ida Always is my #1 favorite
Lauren H. replied:
https://g.co/kgs/4 rjfFF
Emily L. replied:
Todd Parr's The Goodbye Book is the best nonspecific (not a pet, not a grandparent--anyone) and non-religious book on death I've found. I love it for its versatility (I adore Ida Always "more," but for more specific situations). It acknowledges all the different ways you might feel or not feel--no pressure to have certain feelings about the death. It works as well for sudden goodbyes as for slow ones.
Emily V. replied:
Lifetimes: a beautiful way to explain death to children (Bryan Mellonie) is remarkably honest, gentle, and accessible. Also, I really love the book Cry Heart, but Never Break. https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/03/08/cry-heart-but-never-break/
Does anyone have good preschool storytime resources they can share outside of Jbrary? I'm looking to adjust my family storytime for an older audience. Thank you for...
Christine B. replied:
Storytime Katie.
Mel K. replied:
King County Library System has a great collection of songs (some with videos, some without). https://kcls.org/content/
Jane M. replied:
You can pick and choose what works best for your kiddos here: http://mclskids.pbworks.com/w/page/20658653/Story%20Time I did change it up with a different opening and closing when I worked with the Recreation kids: http://mclskids.pbworks.com/w/page/22759934/Recreation%20Centers Figuring that you may be talking school age, you know your audience best as far as books and other activities. Movement songs are great at any age, but the older children enjoy the scouting chants.
This is the second time this week that I've gotten this question and I don't have a lot of good suggestions. I need picture books for preschool age about NOT winning,...
Ami J. replied:
Betty Bunny Wants a Goal by Kaplan
Sara A. replied:
Koala Lou;
Angela S. replied:
Cheetah Can't Lose and/or Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great by Bob Shea.
Kara W. replied:
Oh, great idea! I used Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake at home with my own 4 year old when we were talking about patience. This will be great for my patrons AND my own child!
Ellen H. replied:
Number One Sam - it is perfect
Anna M. replied:
Me First by Max Kornell. https://www.amazon.com/Me-First-Max-Kornell/dp/0399159975/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466608380&sr=8-2&keywords=Max+Kornell
Laurie C. replied:
Agree with Koala Lou- she works hard for the Bush Olympics and doesn't win-about unconditional love.
Natalie D. replied:
I'm the Best by Lucy Cousins https://www.amazon.com/Im-Best-Lucy-Cousins/dp/0763663484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466609092&sr=8-1&keywords=i%27 m+the+best
I am doing a Cloud preschool storytime next month. I have a couple of books pulled and on hold. I need a couple more because I like to have at least one extra. I have...
Patti H. replied:
The Police Cloud by Christoph Niemann.
Anamaria A. replied:
Little Cloud and and Lady Wind by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison; illustrated by Sean Qualls (not sure if this was the Little Cloud you mentioned!): https://www.seanqualls.com/little-cloud--lady-wind.html
Debbie O. replied:
this might help? http://boymamateachermama.com/2014/07/21/book-mama-books-about-clouds/
Angela M. replied:
Caspar Babypants has a song called Baby Cloud that would be great to dance to with scarves if you do music in your Storytime!
Hello! I need some ideas for ice breaker games for preschool. I expect about 24, but we always have stragglers that arrive a few min. late.
Jane M. replied:
Do you have extra volunteers on hand? Have nursery rhymes to act out. Have groups of three become an invention/machine of some sort. No right or wrong answers with Would you rather? see: http://mclskids.pbworks.com/w/page/96805176/Would%20 you%20 rather; Have the children keep adding on to a doodle to make a picture. With teens I use Two by Two, but with preschoolers, you might want to ask only two of the questions. See:http://mclskids.pbworks.com/w/page/20658758/Team%20Activities%20 and%20Games%20TAG
Maria K. replied:
Finger plays are a good option. Open Shut Them, Finger Family, Where is Thumbing...
I need some awesome suggestions for preschool-appropriate unicorn picture books for a unicorn storytime I'm planning. I've already got Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great...
Does anyone have any "must have" suggestions for recently published early literacy/STEM/Preschool education books? I'm working on a project and don't want to miss...
Tami M. replied:
Here is a resource list I've found useful: https://simplystem.wikispaces.com/Preschool+Programs
Tami M. replied:
also this one http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/STEMGuide.pdf
Does anyone have favorite preschool books featuring kids in wheelchairs? My Pal Victor and Zoom are the two I've used and I would love some more!
Heather L. replied:
Susan Laughs, Jeanne Willis. https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/susan-laughs/9780805065015-item.html?ikwid=susan+laughs&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
Lin L. replied:
"My Buddy" by Osofosky features a boy in a wheelchair, although the story is more focused on his service dog. Mama Zooms by Cowen-Fletcher has a mom in a wheelchair (both are paperback only)
Does anyone have some good, current song suggestions for a preschool dance party? I'd really like to include some adult-friendly songs but want them to be pretty clean...
Ivy C. replied:
Following. I've done several dance parties and have my playlists at work. If you'd like me to send, email me at icoleman@tcpl.lib.in.us. I'm not in tomorrow (Monday).
Marisa E. replied:
The Not-Its "Come Dance with Me." My kids (2 and 5) LOVE it and start dancing every time they hear it! And it's kindie rock so I enjoy it too!
Anyone host a Preschool Fair? Anyone have a soon-to-be preschooler? I've contacted area preschools but wondering if I should include anyone else in this informational...
Jane M. replied:
Check this out: https://www.momsclub.org/blog/2013/06/how-to-run-a-preschool-fair/ Include art and enrichment programs. Think of your sponsors. Most importantly think of your space, and your staffing. In fairness, we have not had a Preschool Fair, so much as a Family Science Day, that took the same organization and planning as a Preschool Fair would entail.
Lisa M. replied:
Yes! County Family Services, safekids, health department, speech and language therapist just to name a few.
Please share any and all ideas for a Teddy Bear Storytime (Preschool and younger) and also any suggestions, warnings, or tips for a Teddy Bear Sleepover.
I am excited...
Linda S. replied:
We tied ours in with a book signing by an author who wrote a book from a Teddy Bear's point of view (Kris Ball), so that when the kids came Sat. morning to pick them up, they got to meet the author and have donuts and juice with the author teddy bear! We just did a slide show, no books for the kids. (next time!) http://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Stuffed-Bear-Attack/dp/1480817716/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439949276&sr=8-1&keywords=max+bear
We're having a Minion Madness party next week and I'm still looking for cheap, easy activities for preschool and elementary ages. Thanks in advance for any ideas!
Renae S. replied:
https://www.pinterest.com/renaeault/minion-madness/ I did the jumping minion and the word search. we also made corner bookmarks in yellow and purple, using the face pieces on my pinterest board. made a minion pinata (yellow gift bag, hot glue, printables, crepe paper).
Anyone have fidgets available during preschool storytime? If so, I have questions...
Any recommendations for what type to get?
Do you make sure you have enough for the...
Karen B. replied:
I heard this group Whitney and I like their sound! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEbzvJm7-Bs