Welcome to my storytime blog! I have created a Virtual Storytime room with some stories and fun activities for you to do at home when you can't make it to the library. Stories and activities are changed every couple of weeks. You can also access past story blogs by using the sidebar search box.

Showing posts with label STEAM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label STEAM. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2021

Women's Entrepreneurship Day


RHYME-TIME
  • I Can Do It | Patty Shukla


STORYTIME:
What Does it Mean to be an Entrepreneur?
by Rana DiOrio and Emily Dryden; illustrated by Ken Min

What Do You Do With an Idea?   
by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Mac Besom


STEAM:
  • INVISIBLE INK

 

Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Friday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Monday, November 8, 2021

National STEM / STEAM Day


RHYME-TIME
  • What Can You Do? | ESL KidStuff


STORYTIME:
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
by Andrea Beaty; illustrated by David Roberts


The Perfect Nest 
by Catherine Friend; illustrated by John Manders


STEAM / STEM:
  • MAKE A BIRD’S NEST CHALLENGE



Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Felt Hat Day


RHYME-TIME
  • My Hat Has Three Corner |  The Wiggles


STORYTIME:
Aunt Lucy Went to Buy a Hat 
by Alice Low; illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith


The Magic Hat 
by Mem Fox; illustrated by Tricia Tusa


STEAM:
  • MAKE A CRAZY HAT ART CHALLENGE


Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Monday, August 23, 2021

Ride the Wind Day


RHYME-TIME
  • Windy Day | KindyRock


STORYTIME:
Feel the Wind
written and illustrated by Arthur Dorros


Kate, Who Tamed the Wind  
by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Lee White


STEAM:
  • MAKE A WEATHER VANE | National Children’s Museum


Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Friday, August 20, 2021

World Mosquito Day


RHYME-TIME
  • Flea Fly Mosquito


STORYTIME:
The Song of the Teeny Tiny Mosquito
by Alma Flor Ada; illustrated by Vivi Eservia


Bugged
by Michael Knutson; illustrated by Blanche Sims


STEAM:
  • CRAFT AN INSECT


Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Waste and Recycling Workers Week


RHYME-TIME
  • Recycle | Jack Hartmann


STORYTIME:
Hooray For Garbage Collectors
by Tessa Kenyan


Where Does the Garbage Go?
by Paul Showers; illustrated by Randy Chewning


STEAM:
  • DIY PAPER MAKING



Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Saturday, May 22, 2021

International Day for Being You


RHYME-TIME
  • I Am Special |  Mrs. Flutterbee


STORYTIME:
I Am Me
by Tristan Towns and Lacey Howard; illustrated by Whimsical Designs by C.J.


I Like Myself
by Karen Beaumont; illustrated by David Catrow


STEAM:
  • TIN FOIL FIGURES 



Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday Through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Thursday, May 20, 2021

World Bee Day 2021


RHYME-TIME
  • Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz Buzz) |  Laurie Berkner Band


STORYTIME:
I Am A Bee
written and illustrated by Rebecca and James McDonald


Please Please the Bees 
written and illustrated by Gerald Kelley


STEAM:
  • BUILD A BEEHOUSE



Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!



Friday, May 7, 2021

International Space Day


RHYME-TIME
  • Blast Off! | Ready Set Dance


STORYTIME:
The Darkest Dark
by Chris Hadfield; illustrated by Eric and Terry Fan


There’s No Place Like Space 
by Tish Rabe; illustrated by Aristides Ruiz


STEAM:
  • ANTI GRAVITY GALAXY BOTTLE


Look for more stories and activities every week from Monday through Saturday. 
Remember, make it a great day, keep safe, and keep on reading!