by Linda Hayward, for POLICE WEEK in the library. We had fun putting on “our safety vests” and trying to direct traffic in the library: We also thought about what mode of transportation we would like to use if we were police officers: This part of the book always gets their attention, they all want… More A Day in the Life of a Police Officer…
by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful way to introduce Spanish and Spanish speaking cultures to preschool children. The books and ideas are endless. I really love this classic fairy tale, with a dash of Spanish and hint of a different culture. After reading the book, the children… More LA PRINCESA AND THE PEA
By Lauren Thompson and Buket Erdogan We are all so excited to be back in the library this year! I seriously think B the Book Bunny might be the happiest. He loves all of the attention from the children. Mouse’s First Day is a colorful book about all the things that mouse finds in a… More MOUSE’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
I like to garden, and I compost, so I like worms. But who cares about me? It is the children who actually love worms! When I bring them into the library, they love them. Especially if they can pick them up and touch them. Lots of giggling and ewwwwwing! Why not think about digging up… More Worms!
Let’s start the summer with a fun read aloud book! Color these pajamas: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ad/64/78/ad6478dd1c85223aad33ef5c689525d5.jpg Print this door on card stock, (color) and cut it so your children can close the door with a big “squeeeeeeak”! http://www.clipartpanda.com/categories/door-clip-art-free I love this: https://www.totschooling.net/2018/03/feed-the-dog-sight-word-activity.html?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Animal+Shadow+Matching+%2B+Sight+Word+Game&utm_campaign=Animal+Shadow+Matching+%2B+Sight+Word+Game Have some pig fun with pink balloons: Print and color this worksheet: Fine more fun… More THE SQUEAKY DOOR by Margaret Read MacDonald, illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma
I like this version by Anna Milbourne (Usborne books) for preschool, it is a short, simple version with colorful pages. (It is missing the harp in the story). The giant can be scary for some children, which is why I usually ask them to be the giant so they feel a little more in control.… More FEE FI FO FUM! Fun with Jack and the Beanstalk
