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Winter Storytime for Preschoolers

Winter storytime programs are so much fun! There are lots of exciting things that go along with winter.  The winter themes are endless!  With the number of items that are associated with winter, you can create weekly, entertaining programs for the entire season.  I like to focus on specific elements associated with winter such as mittens,…

Thanksgiving Storytime for Preschoolers

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that should be celebrated all year long. It’s that time of year when families come together to celebrate and give back to those who are in need.  Teaching kids to be thankful has always been challenging, especially in this day and age when the focus seems to be on material things. An…

Halloween Storytime for Preschoolers

Years ago, I remember planning my first Halloween storytime for preschoolers.  I wanted the program to be lots of fun without being too scary. I know that some librarians or teachers decided not to do a Halloween program for fear of frightening the kids. If planned properly, it can be fun and entertaining for all….

Not-So-Scary Halloween Books for Kids

October is always such an exciting time of the year as Halloween approaches. Sometimes it can be challenging to choose the right books for  Halloween that are not so scary, especially when I plan a program for preschoolers. Witches, ghosts and ghouls can be very scary for younger children. I created this list of Halloween…

Are You Ready for Halloween?

Are you ready for Halloween?  What will you dress up as this year?  One thing is for sure, there is no end to the number of choices that you can select from. Whether you dress up as a hero, princess, or alien…whatever you decide…just make sure you’re practicing safety while you’re having fun. Some of…

5 Little Easter Eggs

5 LITTLE EASTER EGGS 5 little Easter eggs, lovely colors wore, Mother ate the pink one, then there were four. Four little Easter eggs, two and two you see, Daddy ate the blue one, then there were three. Three little Easter eggs, before I knew, Sister ate the yellow one, then there were two. Two…

New Look for Littlestorybug

Greetings everyone! I hope you all like the new look of my blog. Littlestorybug is continuing to grow in popularity. I just want to thank each and everyone of you for your support. Please leave comments or suggestions. I am always on the lookout for new ideas. Check out my newest preschool felt board activity,…

Valentines Day Gift!

If you’re looking for fun things to do for the whole family over Valentine’s Day, here are 14 ideas. 7 fun ideas for kids to keep them busy, happy and having fun. From cards to treats, they’re going to love this. 7 great ideas for the whole family. From activities to sharing great Valentine’s Day…

Valentine’s Day Activities for Children

Valentine’s Day activities can be so much fun with stories, songs and so many great ideas to use with children. Here’s an exciting felt board activity to use with preschoolers for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day. One Little, Two Little, Three Little Valentines (sung to the tune of  ”One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians” One…

Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the most influential people in history. His message of peace and equality will live on for generations to come. This is a great song to use if you are doing a program with younger children. The song is called “Freedom, Freedom, Let it Ring!” It is sung…