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Welcome to Storytime Stuff.net! Click on the links above to find out more about our storytime
resource books and workshops, explore free original fingerplays and songs to jazz up your storytimes,
or sign up for our free quarterly Storytime Stuff e-newsletter!
-Kathy and Christine
resource books and workshops, explore free original fingerplays and songs to jazz up your storytimes,
or sign up for our free quarterly Storytime Stuff e-newsletter!
-Kathy and Christine
Find out why Storytime Magic has become an ALA Bestseller!
Storytime Magic: 400 Fingerplays, Flannelboards, and Other Activities
by Kathy MacMillan and Christine Kirker
Enriching and supplementing storytelling programs with fingerplays,
sampling of art and craft ideas, songs, sign language and action
rhymes. This time-saving resource includes
-Thematic organization to make program planning easy
-Recommended books for each theme
-Easy-to-follow craft and flannelboard patterns
-Quick Tips boxes that enhance the early literacy component
A unique addition to the programming shelf, this treasure trove of
storytime tools is designed to help veteran librarians refresh and
enliven ongoing programs, while providing novice storytime planners
what they need to get started!
Storytime Magic: 400 Fingerplays, Flannelboards, and Other Activities
by Kathy MacMillan and Christine Kirker
Enriching and supplementing storytelling programs with fingerplays,
sampling of art and craft ideas, songs, sign language and action
rhymes. This time-saving resource includes
-Thematic organization to make program planning easy
-Recommended books for each theme
-Easy-to-follow craft and flannelboard patterns
-Quick Tips boxes that enhance the early literacy component
A unique addition to the programming shelf, this treasure trove of
storytime tools is designed to help veteran librarians refresh and
enliven ongoing programs, while providing novice storytime planners
what they need to get started!
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Kindergarten Magic:
Theme-Based Lessons
for Building Literacy
and Library Skills
by Kathy MacMillan &
Christine Kirker
NEW!
| "Organised into chapters based on 16 themes, it is easy for the reader to find a story and associated activity to bring storytimes to life. Although written for librarians, the chosen themes follow topics common to many units of work in early education, and the stories and activities could easily be adapted by teachers to enhance either an integrated or trans-disciplinary unit of work." --The Australian Library Journal |
This time-saving program planner for librarians and classroom teachers
alike includes everything you need to get started—reading lists,
flannelboard patterns, poems, songs, easy crafts, even take-home activities
to extend the learning process. The many creative ideas packed inside
include
-Activities keyed to popular classroom themes, with one chapter for each
week of the school year
-Lessons that reinforce skills in key learning areas such as reading, writing,
and math
-American Sign Language and Spanish language activities that make
diversity awareness a part of children’s learning
-Teachable concepts that can be mixed and rearranged for maximum
flexibility, complementing classroom schedules
Both veterans and novices will find plenty to help make kindergarten days
richer, more rewarding, and more fun. Order your copy today and pick up
tips for your school, preschool and library!
alike includes everything you need to get started—reading lists,
flannelboard patterns, poems, songs, easy crafts, even take-home activities
to extend the learning process. The many creative ideas packed inside
include
-Activities keyed to popular classroom themes, with one chapter for each
week of the school year
-Lessons that reinforce skills in key learning areas such as reading, writing,
and math
-American Sign Language and Spanish language activities that make
diversity awareness a part of children’s learning
-Teachable concepts that can be mixed and rearranged for maximum
flexibility, complementing classroom schedules
Both veterans and novices will find plenty to help make kindergarten days
richer, more rewarding, and more fun. Order your copy today and pick up
tips for your school, preschool and library!
COMING SUMMER 2012
(available for preorder)
(available for preorder)
Multicultural Storytime
Magic
by Kathy MacMillan &
Christine Kirker
Storytime audiences grow ever more diverse, and it’s important that the
materials used in programs reflect that richness of experience.
Multiculturalism need not be an occasional initiative attached to particular
holidays. In this book best-selling authors MacMillan and Kirker offer a new
paradigm for multicultural programs, one in which diversity is woven into any
and every storytime, no matter what the topic. Arranged thematically around
dozens of popular storytime themes, the authors
-Present original and traditional resources from all over the world that will
enrich storytimes for ages 2 through 5
-Offer concrete book recommendations, fingerplays, and other activities that
can be integrated into existing storytimes
-Include download links for flannelboard and stick puppet patterns, and
illustrations of American Sign Language signs
With numerous activities and programming suggestions, this book will
seamlessly integrate and enhance cultural awareness for children all year
round.
materials used in programs reflect that richness of experience.
Multiculturalism need not be an occasional initiative attached to particular
holidays. In this book best-selling authors MacMillan and Kirker offer a new
paradigm for multicultural programs, one in which diversity is woven into any
and every storytime, no matter what the topic. Arranged thematically around
dozens of popular storytime themes, the authors
-Present original and traditional resources from all over the world that will
enrich storytimes for ages 2 through 5
-Offer concrete book recommendations, fingerplays, and other activities that
can be integrated into existing storytimes
-Include download links for flannelboard and stick puppet patterns, and
illustrations of American Sign Language signs
With numerous activities and programming suggestions, this book will
seamlessly integrate and enhance cultural awareness for children all year
round.
Upcoming Online Workshop: Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library
Two-Part Workshop: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 AND Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
12:00-1:30pm Eastern / 11:00am-12:30pm Central / 10:00-11:30am Mountain / 9:00-10:30am Pacific
Presented by Kathy MacMillan
Make your library a welcoming place for deaf people. In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of Deaf culture, learn several useful library-related signs,
and be ready to work confidently with interpreters for your programs. Links to video demonstrations and handouts for library-related signs will be made
accessible to participants to encourage practice and implementation after the workshop.
Topics covered in this two-part workshop:
• An overview of the different ways deaf people communicate
• Understanding and meeting your library’s legal obligation to serve the deaf
• Strategies for communicating with a deaf or hard-of-hearing person in the library
• Tips for finding, hiring, and working with interpreters
Only $75.00 for 3 Hours of Interactive Learning!
Click here to register!
Two-Part Workshop: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 AND Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
12:00-1:30pm Eastern / 11:00am-12:30pm Central / 10:00-11:30am Mountain / 9:00-10:30am Pacific
Presented by Kathy MacMillan
Make your library a welcoming place for deaf people. In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of Deaf culture, learn several useful library-related signs,
and be ready to work confidently with interpreters for your programs. Links to video demonstrations and handouts for library-related signs will be made
accessible to participants to encourage practice and implementation after the workshop.
Topics covered in this two-part workshop:
• An overview of the different ways deaf people communicate
• Understanding and meeting your library’s legal obligation to serve the deaf
• Strategies for communicating with a deaf or hard-of-hearing person in the library
• Tips for finding, hiring, and working with interpreters
Only $75.00 for 3 Hours of Interactive Learning!
Click here to register!
acMillan and Kirker’s new book is a must-have
resource for school librarians or teachers who work
with kindergartners....Highly recommended." - Cynthia
Crosser, Booklist Read the entire review here.
resource for school librarians or teachers who work
with kindergartners....Highly recommended." - Cynthia
Crosser, Booklist Read the entire review here.