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Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
xvii, 169 pages ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Do public library storytimes make a difference in helping children learn to read? Whether or not your funding depends on it, you need to prove that your programs do make a difference. In 2009 the iSchool of the University of Washington was awarded grants to assess the impact of early literacy storytimes in public libraries. One result: Project VIEWS2 launched Supercharged Storytimes. Where will their experiences take you?
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions/American Library Association
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"MacMillian and Kirker's knack for creating storytimes that engage and delight young ones have made their previous books bestsellers. Now they're back with an all new assortment of original fingerplays, transitional rhymes, movement songs, flannelboards, sign language rhymes and other activities to spice up storytimes for ages two and up. This ready-to-go sourcebook for children's librarians, early literacy specialists, and other adults who work with...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xiii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Preparing programs can devour the time of the most competent children's staff. In this volume, Roginski provides an entire year of programming that serves a wide range of youth customers. Each chapter includes tips and tricks for working with a particular age group, to help you save planning time, maximize children's enjoyment of storytime, and develop early literacy skills.
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
vii, 165 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"The all-in-one resource you've been clamoring for, this book presents a comprehensive package of literacy-based public library programming ideas designed for children in kindergarten through the early tweens. Chock full of strategies and best practices for promoting literacy and reading skill development, it also features numerous planning templates and other materials ready to print and adapt as needed. With specific guidance for improving and streamlining...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
x, 212 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Storytelling in the library and school setting can take many forms. Del Negro encourages you to explore the folktales on your shelves and tailor them for the various age groups, involving the children in the storytelling as a way to learn through play, and letting them express the tales in their own words and ways.
Author
Publisher
Neal-Schuman
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
xiv, 258 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Storytime experiences help children develop school readiness and pre-literacy skills. Art and craft activities appropriate for toddler skill sets are hard to find. With this book, Hopkins helps busy librarians, teachers, and storytellers easily match age-appropriate books with art activities suitable for use with toddlers.
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
xix, 394 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Since its first publication in 1977, The handbook for storytellers has been a classic in the field of storytelling and children's literature. Filled with original ideas, book lists, and activities for using stories with children, it is designed to help you make each storytime session an enthralling experience.--
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