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Contents Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Storytime What is storytime? Why We Do Storytime Research Storytime Format Physical Environment Preparation Scheduling Lapsit Toddler Time Preschool Storytime Getting Started Publicity Free Places to Advertise Storytime Flyers in Other Languages Who can do storytime? Chapter 2: Storytime for Babies Lapsit Format Sign Language Scheduling Registration Songs and Rhymes Tickle Rhymes Bouncing Rhymes Body Rhymes Lullabies Books for Very Young Children Board Books Picture Books Mother Goose Resources for Baby Storytimes Websites on Baby Storytimes Books for Babies Board Books Picture Books Mother Goose Chapter 3: Toddler Storytime Totally Nonstop Toddlers¿TNT Format Scheduling Registration Holding the Attention of Your Audience Rapport With the Audience Age Appropriate Materials Audience Participation Choosing the Picture Books Different Types of Books Cumulative Stories Circular Stories Participation Stories Concept Books Creative Dramatics Resources for Toddler Storytimes Websites on Toddler Storytimes Books for Toddlers Cumulative Stories Circular Stories Creative Dramatic Stories Concept Books Participation Stories Chapter 4: Preschool and Family Storytime Family Storytime Preschool Storytime Themes Multicultural Themes Diversity at All Storytimes Authenticity Choosing Books for Preschoolers Kindergarten Readiness Behavior Skills Motor Skills Factual Knowledge Reading Readiness Skills Kindergarten Checklist Basics of Self-Control Things They Need to Know Motor Skills Reading Readiness Resources for Preschool Storytimes Websites on Preschool Storytimes Kindergarten Readiness Websites Books for Preschoolers Chapter 5: Music, Songs, and Fingerplays Songs an Essential Part of Storytime Opening Songs Closing Songs ¿Get Ready to Listen¿ Songs Stretch Songs Fingerplays Fingerplays for All Ages Counting Fingerplays Repetition Resources for Songs and Fingerplays Professional Reading on Music at Storytime Websites on Songs and Fingerplays CDs Songs Done as Picture Books Chapter 6: Bilingual Storytime What is Bilingual Storytime Need for Bilingual Storytime Scheduling Nonenglish Storytimes Bilingual Storytime Format Partner-Style Storytime Using Bilingual Books Using Two Books Code Switching Music, Puppets, and Extras Outreach to Nonenglish Speakers Outreach Publicity Resources for Bilingual Storytimes Websites on Bilingual Storytimes Bilingual Spanish/English Books Chapter 7: Crafts at Preschool Storytime Why We Do Crafts Crafts and Parents Crafts and the Child Crafts and the Storytime Presenter Set Up for Arts and Crafts Crayons Paperbag and Stick Puppets Masks Resources for Arts and Crafts Arts and Crafts Websites Arts and Crafts Books Chapter 8: Storytelling, Puppets, and Props Storytelling Big Books Musical Instruments Games and Dances Puppets Puppet CoHost Puppet Shows Puppets During Songs and Rhymes Visuals with Flannel or Velcro Flannelboards Apron Figures Toys DVDs Resources for Puppets and Props Books on Storytelling and Puppetry Flannelboard and Puppetry Websites Chapter 9. Special Issues at Storytime Behavior Assisting Parents Dialogic Reading Research Preliteracy Skills Print Motivation Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Narrative Skills Print Awareness Letter Knowledge Dealing With Disruptions Disruptions by Parents Disruptions by Children Positive Steps Set Expectations Volunteers Can Help Dealing With Success Crowd Control Adding More Sessions Limiting the Size of the Group Parents an Important Audience Resources for Parents and Preliteracy Parenting Books on Literacy Websites on Preliteracy and Parenting Chapter 10. Using Volunteers at Storytimes Recruiting Volunteers Screening Volunteers Training Volunteers Outreach Headstart Programs Reach Out and Read Storytimes at Daycare Centers and Preschools Storytimes at Schools Storytime Bags Teen Volunteers Helping at Storytime Reading Buddies Resources on Using Volunteers Books on Using Volunteers in the Library Websites on Library Volunteers Conclusion Appendix Themed Preschool Storytime Outlines Bibliography Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Storytelling -- United States.
Children's libraries -- Activity programs -- United States.
Libraries and preschool children -- United States.