Hello again toddlers! I may be shifting the structure and content of these storytime posts soon–I have a few more weeks with a mixture of old and new content, but in March I will be back to much more repeated content than new. I don’t theme my storytimes except for special occasions (perhaps I will make a post about why that is), but I know many librarians follow themes, and I do like reading and curating storytime book lists. So many of those wonderful storytime blogs I find feel a little dated now, since they were most updated during those prime blogging years 5-10 years ago. So maybe a collection of posts on theme ideas with an eye to recent releases and diversity would be useful? Or just redundant? Let me know in the comments. Meanwhile, I’ll keep brainstorming.
More Toddler Storytime Content:
Find additional storytime content at the links below:
– Storytime Resources (includes all storytime outlines)
– Virtual Toddler Storytimes
– Virtual Baby Storytimes
– Virtual Preschool Storytimes
– Virtual Family Storytimes (including themed special events)
– All Virtual Storytime Outlines
Toddler Storytime Intro Song & Rhyme
Early Literacy Tip: Make mistakes on purpose with familiar songs or activities—let your toddler catch you!
Book Recommendation: I Love My Tutu Too!
Song: Hurry, Hurry Drive the Firetruck by Tinsel Town Kids
Fingerplay: The Rain is Falling Down
The rain is falling down splash (clap)
The rain is falling down splash (clap)
Pitter-patter, pitter, patter
The rain is falling down splash (clap)
— Find more Fingerplays in this post. —
Retelling: The Bridge is Up by Babs Bell
— Find more Book Retellings in this post. —
Action Rhyme: Roll Roll Sugar Babies
Roll roll sugar babies
Roll roll sugar babies
Push
And pull
And clap clap clap
Roll up high
Roll down low
Roll real fast
Roll real slow
Magnet: Six Little Valentines
Six little Valentines were sent to my house,
The first one said, “I love you, From Mouse.”
Five little Valentines in my mailbox,
The second one said, “Be mine, Love Fox.”
Four little Valentines full of love,
The third one said, “You are sweet, From Dove.”
Three little Valenitnes just for me.
The fourth one said, “Bee my honey, Love Bee.”
Two little Valentines mailed with care.
The fifth one said, “Here’s a hug, From Bear.”
The last little Valentine, from my friend Jay.
This one said, “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
— Find more Flannel & Magnet Activities in this post. —
Manipulative: Shaker
Leap Frog by Jazzy Ash
Closing Song: The Popcorn Song by Laura Doherty