A beautifully illustrated collection of very simple but clever hands-on projects includes step-by-step instructions for games, puppets, jewelry, toys, and more relating to eighty of the most popular children's songs, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and stories.

Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.

This seasonal offering provides craft projects that highlight holidays, special days and changes in the weather.

Complete preparation advice and easy step-by-step instructions to creat projects related to children's stories.

Presents detailed instructions for twenty-four storytime craft projects and programs for children ages two to six that highlight special days throughout the year.

Presents detailed instructions for twenty-four storytime craft projects and programs for children ages two to six that highlight special days throughout the year.

Complete preparation advice and easy step-by-step instructions for projects related to children's stories.

For toddlers, every storytime can be a new adventure, while art activities are important for developing impulse control, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor dexterity in the hands. Hopkins’ new book fuses them together. Designed for children ages 1 to 3 years old, the book’s 52 storytimes promote pre-reading skills such as print motivation, vocabulary, and narrative skills. Based on themes familiar to children, including bears, bugs, springtime,clothing and hats, flowers and gardens, weather, music, pets, transportation, pirates, and many more, each storytime includes a list of books, action songs or rhymes along with their words, a flannelboard experience, plus instruction for two to three art activities. This complete toddler storytime resource also includes An introduction which discusses the differences between art activities and craft activities, a toddler’s ability in creating art, and why children this age should be exposed to art activities Advice for using different art mediums, such as food, plus important safety considerations Pointers on conducting playful yet educational storytimes Tips for finding inexpensive art materials, with a list of recommended supplies to keep on hand More than 100 drawings, all easy to reproduce and modify Weblinks to “Artsy Helper Sheets,” downloadable supplements complete with phrases, tips, and tricks that inform parents and caregivers about the benefits of doing art activities with toddlers Pick up Hopkins' book and you'll be ready to conduct a storytime within moments!

From otherwise discarded items, children can create crafts, games and gift items as part of their learning. Whether they are participating in a school activity, a library event or some other social environment such as Scouting, they will enjoy creating fun from what others regard as trash. Encourage imagination, while being Earth-friendly. Keep usable items out of landfills and let kids spread their creative wings at the same time. The book contains more than two dozen projects, plus suggestions for variations and expansions. This volume is suitable for teachers, librarians, youth leaders, home schoolers and anyone looking for inexpensive ways to keep children entertained. The author has more than 45 years experience with children in many capacities. She shares tips and tricks she has learned along the way.