Story Time Ideas


If you're looking for ideas to use for your story times, this is the place for you! Many of our Story Time volunteers have graciously allowed us to share their creative ideas with others. Copies of story time ideas and activites for themes listed below can be obtained through the office of the Early Literacy Program Coordinator by calling 410-887-0517.


African American


Families

Alphabet

Food

Animals and Insects

General (no subject)

Balloons

Just for Fun

Baseball

Monsters

Bath Time

Movement

Birthday

Nature

Body Parts

School

Character Storytimes

Seasons

Clothing

Sounds

Colors

Space (Outer)

Counting

Trains

Dinosaurs

Transportation


Some of the above themes have sub-categories, so be sure to check with the Early Literacy office for additional ideas.

 


 

Other Resources

 

StoryTime Stuff.net - 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! (created by Kathleen MacMillan and Christine Kirker)

 

Birth to 6 Newsletter - storytimes, fingerplays, and other information for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to six. (From Hennepin County Library, Minnesota)