Online Resources for Planning Baby Storytimes
Here are a few Internet resources on baby storytimes, including general overviews, blogs that post plans for baby storytime, and several lists of good books for babies.
For reference books, see Resource Books for Baby Storytimes.
Getting Started
The Day the Babies Crawled to the Library: Developing a Lapsit Program
Great article in the New Mexico State Library Youth Services Newsletter by Youth Services Librarian Rebecca Donnelly
How to Do a Lapsit Storytime
Tips, sample storytimes, resources, and decisions to make for baby storytimes, from the State Library of Iowa
Babies' Lap Time
Tips, theme ideas, sample storytimes, resources, plus ideas for getting started and working with parents, from librarian Kate McDowell
5 Essentials for a Great Baby Storytime
One mom's opinion!
Sample Handouts and Brochures
Materials for caregivers, from the Poudre River Public Library
Repetition in Lapsit Programs 3-1-08
Baby Storytime Compilation 3-11-09
More Baby Storytime Ideas! 3-12-09
Ideas from baby storytime providers on the PUBYAC listserv
Babytime
from thebestkidsbooksite.com
Baby Storytime Plans
Lapsit Storytime
Several baby storytime plans, irregularly updated by the Allentown (PA) Public Library
Baby Storytime Plans
Baby storytime plans sorted by early literacy skill, from The Garret Room
Mother Goose Modules
Baby storytime plans sorted by theme, from Kids Count in Public Libraries, a sharing resource for libraries in New South Wales, Australia
Storytime with Miss Brianna
Storytime blog with plans sorted by age and by theme, from an Arizaona youth services paraprofessional
Mel's Desk
Baby storytime plans, with early litearcy tips; description of her baby storytimes and why she uses themes; from CLEL member Melissa Depper
Great Books for Babies
Great for Baby Storytimes!
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
Lapsit
Four lists on GoodReads
Baby Storytime Books
A list on WorldCat
Books for Babies
A 2006 handout on the PLA's Every Child Ready to Read site
Best Books for Babies
An annual list of great books for the youngest children, selected by Beginning with Books.
What to Read at Baby Storytime
What to Read at Baby Storytime #2
Annotated lists on blog posts from Abby (the) Librarian
Baby Storytime Board Book Compilation 4-27-09
Book ideas from baby storytime providers on the PUBYAC listserv
Readertotz
A blog that reviews board books and novelty books for the youngest listeners!
Not an online list, but a great resource:
Reading with Babies, Toddlers, and Twos: Choosing, Reading, and Loving Books Together. by K J Dell'Antonia and Susan Straub. 2006.
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