Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all that is special and unique about being a mother.  Here are a few ideas for creating a fun storytime program.   I LOVE MY MOMMY (sung to the tune of “Up on the Rooftop”) I love my mommy, Yessiree! She is very good to me! She makes…

While every children’s book cannot possibly meet every standard of excellence, in many instances, the value of a particular book will outweigh those aspects that might be questionable or problematic. Parents, teachers and other caregivers should examine children’s books for such things as historical accuracy, realistic depictions of a variety of lives, believable characters, authentic…

Littlestorybug’s Countdown to Christmas started out as a preschool activity whereby I would put little gifts in a stocking for Santa each day until December 25. Kids tune into my Youtube channel each day to see what I would put into the stocking for Santa. My husband and I were brainstorming one day and decided…

Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing.  Some are active, while others are calm. Some are fretful, while others are easy-going.  As a loving and nurturing parent, it’s your job to encourage them to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their individual…

After years of experience planning storytime programs, one learns how to present programs as well as teach someone else. There are useful tips that help to make these programs more successful, easier to do, and much more enjoyable. Tip #1 Observe Another Program Ask for an invitation to visit and observe someone else’s program. You…