Storytime

Props in Storytime

June 1, 2011 - 1:01pm — CLEL

Post by Jeff G.

Recursos en español: Colorín Colorado

May 25, 2011 - 1:00am — Mary K.

**NOTE: THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF POSTS HIGHLIGHTING RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR LIBRARIANS WORKING WITH SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES. EVENTUALLY, EACH OF THESE SITES WILL BE INCLUDED ON THEIR OWN PAGE ON THIS SITE FOR EASY ACCESS.**

New ECRR Webpage is Live!

May 24, 2011 - 9:21am — CLEL

The new Every Child Ready to Read webpage is live! Click on "Project History" for a literature review and executive summary. Thanks, Saroj Ghoting, for pointing it out!

Early Literacy-Based Crafts: Incorporate Print

May 23, 2011 - 3:12pm — Melissa D.

In this series, we’ve looked at the benefits of craft time at library storytimes, how an open-ended library craft time can support early literacy learning, and provided some tips for creating and choosing literacy-based craft projects.

Friday Funday! Mya Reads a Pet For Petunia by Paul Schmid

May 20, 2011 - 7:00am — CLEL

If you're like me, you spend a lot of time reading aloud but seldom get to sit and listen to a story. THAT CHANGES TODAY. Sit and listen while Mya, a lovely girl of about 9 (?), reads you A Pet For Petunia by Paul Schmid. She does such a great job - reading with expression and showing the pictures! Enjoy!

Creating Storytime Crafts that Support the Six Skills and the Five Practices

May 16, 2011 - 9:00am — Melissa D.

In literacy-based storytimes, books and activities are carefully chosen to highlight and support one or more of the six early literacy skills. When crafts are part of storytime, they too can offer opportunities for early literacy learning. By emphasizing the process of creation and encouraging the parents and caregivers to work and talk together with their children, we can provide fun and meaningful learning experiences.

Miss the Every Child Ready to Read Sneak Preview? Fear Not!

May 15, 2011 - 10:00pm — CLEL

Did you have the opportunity to "attend" the recent webinar giving a sneak preview of the content that's coming in the upcoming Every Child Ready to Read revision? There are some exciting changes coming - and new content that we can all use! If you missed it, but still want to get the scoop, you can view the archived webinar. There's also a link to pre-order the new ECRR kits, which should be available in June.

Encouraging Adult Participation in Early Literacy Storytimes: Guest Post by Saroj Ghoting

May 4, 2011 - 8:16am — CLEL

[Ed. Note: We are thrilled to share this post by Saroj Ghoting, noted Early Literacy Storytime expert. What do YOU do in your storytimes to encourage parent participation? Please share in the comments.]

How Storytime Crafts Can Support Early Literacy

May 2, 2011 - 2:28pm — Melissa D.

Crafts in storytime are more than just for fun. Just like every other storytime component, from books and songs to fingerplays and flannelboard rhymes, crafts offer children an opportunity to learn. Early literacy skills, the foundation of reading and writing, can be enhanced through carefully-chosen art and craft experiences.

Magic in Storytime

April 27, 2011 - 7:00am — CLEL