tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.comments2024-03-26T07:26:43.134-06:00Laptime and StorytimeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-8352444004953872732024-03-26T07:26:43.134-06:002024-03-26T07:26:43.134-06:00So happy to hear that! I've long been retired,...So happy to hear that! I've long been retired, and it's hard to find time to update anything here--I encourage you to explore your library for new books... and have fun!SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-45344729669555236232021-10-23T22:37:06.071-06:002021-10-23T22:37:06.071-06:00Pub crawl rome I would like to say that this blog ...<a href="http://rometipsytour.com/" rel="nofollow">Pub crawl rome</a> I would like to say that this blog really convinced me to do it! Thanks, very good post.shaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485525234059327239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-70224775213534765242016-10-09T13:59:34.586-06:002016-10-09T13:59:34.586-06:00Good looking puppetGood looking puppetBrucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354026861069547461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-7458052170602325272015-04-17T14:29:45.359-06:002015-04-17T14:29:45.359-06:00Love the original songs! Thank you so much for sha...Love the original songs! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to use them in storytime.Mollie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369808298953696723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-84386461616772759882015-04-17T14:10:00.323-06:002015-04-17T14:10:00.323-06:00Such cute songs! Thank you for sharing. I can'...Such cute songs! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to use them in storytimes.Mollie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369808298953696723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-17283491567418620082015-03-23T21:51:57.957-06:002015-03-23T21:51:57.957-06:00I love Rattlin' Bog! Thank you for the idea to...I love Rattlin' Bog! Thank you for the idea to use it in an Eggs storytime!!! MelissaZDhttp://melissa.depperfamily.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-65392533776321215722014-04-04T20:10:07.912-06:002014-04-04T20:10:07.912-06:00Yikes, you asked about transition -- practice prac...Yikes, you asked about transition -- practice practice practice and have everything laid out in order behind the board. Quickly grab and go for it.<br /><br />I try to stick to the text, but don't stress if you are paraphrasing or making it easier and shorter for your audience.SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-36164204176696109592014-04-04T20:06:08.276-06:002014-04-04T20:06:08.276-06:00Hi Babygarten TT :)
I've found that presentat...Hi Babygarten TT :)<br /><br />I've found that presentation is EVERYTHING. That said, it takes a very energized teller to pull off Eggbert for the not-even-walking-yet babies. I've done it, but then, I'm a tad overboard in the energy and exploration of emotion department not only in this flannel, but all my storytelling.<br />I do take the bee out into the crowd, the bee 'tastes' with happy buzzing sounds in around the flowers as well as around and above the children. But then -- bzzt.BZZZT! The bee tries to get nectar from Eggbert. It's a giggle catcher if there ever was one. <br />In the end, I think its this crazy adult going full into a story that sells Eggbert for infants and babies, it rivets them.<br />The 3 year olds and up--no problem, the energy combined with a story they can begin to grasp is perfect.<br />Oh - one more thing, if you can get the adults riveted and laughing, the kids take their cues from their adults and you've got a winning story or laptime.SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-36107962550618440432014-04-04T17:56:28.358-06:002014-04-04T17:56:28.358-06:00HI! This is a beautiful "flannelization"...HI! This is a beautiful "flannelization" of this book which is one of my favorites. I'm doing my Easter theme next week but didn't necessarily want to do a book about egg hunting or the Easter Bunny. I am worried though that for toddlers this book might be a little advanced? This is when I thought of changing it to a flannel version. What I'd like to know though is how did this work with all these pieces and transitioning from one scene to the other? and what age group did you use it on? My groups are 6months old to 2.5 years old. Thanks!Babygarten TThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864901243032635349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-45698829422815866752013-11-01T18:59:01.376-06:002013-11-01T18:59:01.376-06:00Oh I wish I could snag our books to read before pr...Oh I wish I could snag our books to read before processing!!<br /><br />Our processing department is in another building :(<br /><br />Oh--and I agree that we should always share the great books, even if we have no theme. Yikes. I shouldn't be waiting to share them online then too, should I?<br /><br />Thank you for the comment G-ma Gippy!<br /><br />SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-85667737234059867332013-10-31T12:28:29.490-06:002013-10-31T12:28:29.490-06:00When I purchase new pictures books for my library ...When I purchase new pictures books for my library I try to make a point to read through them before they get processed. At the time I read them if they are read aloud worthy I add them to the appropriate age level-Tiny Tots, PreSchool, Kindergarteners, or PJ Storytime list. Then without having to remember they "good" ones, I have a list in front of me when I get to my planning. I am trying to get away from having a "theme" for storytimes and just read good/great books.GrandmaGippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520223478342868062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-5703557692927498492013-05-03T14:50:36.480-06:002013-05-03T14:50:36.480-06:00Amy this sounds awesome! You started me to think ...Amy this sounds awesome! You started me to think of how great it would be to post my Baby Time rhymes/chants/songs/bounces on our library website, so parents could go and practice them outside of the library to do with their children.GrandmaGippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520223478342868062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-82580735191232143122012-01-24T13:02:18.349-07:002012-01-24T13:02:18.349-07:00I found a post where you mention the words to &quo...I found a post where you mention the words to "Big Black Train". They used to play this (with animation, I think) on Capt. Kangaroo, when I was little (45 years ago...). Do you know of a record of this song? All I can find is a bluegrass song of the same title, but I want the song with the choo choo choo choo choo chorus. you can reach me at Rasmaster@aol.com or the link below!<br /><br />BobBob Pursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595178670595128341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-22009809580723984402011-11-01T11:24:08.438-06:002011-11-01T11:24:08.438-06:00I look for children who are doing what I like and ...I look for children who are doing what I like and praise them for it. Immediately the others notice and follow along. <br /><br />"thank you so much for sitting during the story"<br /><br />"You are all singing so well even the librarians in the front can hear us!"<br /><br />"Look at how you are doing the actions! Do you want to stand by me and show everyone?"<br /><br />"You all know this song! I think you know it even better than me. I am going to be quiet so I can hear you....". Etc.<br /><br />Positive recognition of desired behavior helps to not offend anyone and makes for a happy experience for all. Which is what being at the library is all about!<br /><br />~ AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-9201831047551847562011-10-17T04:58:48.596-06:002011-10-17T04:58:48.596-06:00Thank you so much! I'm doing a monster storyti...Thank you so much! I'm doing a monster storytime this week, and I'm reading Go Away Big Green Monster, so I really appreciate the felt pattern, and I'm reading Monster Mama Loves me so, and A monster at the end of this book. Your storytimes sound like a lot of fun! Thanks again!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00504076212007566539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-50944908519660930172011-09-09T19:00:21.376-06:002011-09-09T19:00:21.376-06:00Hi Dan, sorry it took me a while to see your comme...Hi Dan, sorry it took me a while to see your comment - do you still need to contact me? How do I contact you? Twitter?SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-80923098266508722522011-08-25T14:22:30.943-06:002011-08-25T14:22:30.943-06:00Hello,
I have a quick question for you about your ...Hello,<br />I have a quick question for you about your site. If you could please get back to me as soon as possible I would greatly appreciate it. Have a great day!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Dan<br />-- <br />Dan Gilbert<br />Communications Coordinator<br />Primrose Schools<br />@DanGilbert66Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-67856223672411491352011-05-07T10:26:56.674-06:002011-05-07T10:26:56.674-06:00Okay, I've made the link bolder, just scroll o...Okay, I've made the link bolder, just scroll over the "Books and Babies" text and click to open the new page. Hope that helps!SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-61399341219666406142011-05-05T00:00:09.011-06:002011-05-05T00:00:09.011-06:00I don't see the link?I don't see the link?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-87932427425899143022011-03-17T19:32:50.286-06:002011-03-17T19:32:50.286-06:00LOVE the info - I'll be incorporating that tid...LOVE the info - I'll be incorporating that tidbit for sure!. Plus, I don't mind the advertising for getcaptainjack - just wish I lived on the East Coast so I could hire you!SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-25182338939449001842011-03-17T15:32:25.668-06:002011-03-17T15:32:25.668-06:00Also, and most importantly, Pirates captured Patri...Also, and most importantly, Pirates captured Patrick at the age of 16, during a raid and sold him as a slave in Ireland. Without pirates, there would be no St. Patrick or Ireland.<br />see: http://www.entourages.com/barbs/stpatrick.htm<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Capt Jack<br />getcaptainjack.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-47089638718682541782011-03-16T13:52:31.730-06:002011-03-16T13:52:31.730-06:00LOL, I wasn't sure where you were going with t...LOL, I wasn't sure where you were going with this one. I love the use of the puppet character and dressing up, of course!Mrs. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805633032663726843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-29533873059220926132011-03-16T13:51:31.716-06:002011-03-16T13:51:31.716-06:00LOL, I wasn't sure where you were going with t...LOL, I wasn't sure where you were going with this one. I love the use of the puppet character and dressing up, of course!Mrs. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805633032663726843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-3254145413632561182010-12-10T09:18:29.973-07:002010-12-10T09:18:29.973-07:00I LOVE the Cranky Monkey song and will be singing ...I LOVE the Cranky Monkey song and will be singing it tomorrow morning to MY monkeys :O) Thanks for such a great list and for all your other ideas and suggestions. I'll be taking notes and heading to our library next week! Becky JaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320966957958049773.post-64731066190622455272010-12-09T18:49:49.091-07:002010-12-09T18:49:49.091-07:00It is very fun Courtney, isn't it :)
Our volu...It is very fun Courtney, isn't it :)<br /><br />Our volunteer system is wonderful. Yes, librarians have to be 'on-call' at a moments notice, but our volunteers are wonderful. They introduce a lot of variety and expertise. They also get free library privileges (no fines, free videos, free card if non-resident). Everyone wins.SALTZWORKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074763466272025043noreply@blogger.com