Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year
Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year

Author: E. C. Hartwell

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-04

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13:

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'Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year' by E.C. Hartwell is an outstanding literature anthology that promises to enrich the reading experience of seventh-grade pupils and junior high school students, even outside the classroom. The book provides a diverse range of stories from pioneer tales to special-day celebrations, carefully chosen to encourage a love for good reading. The editor's focus on the quality of the material makes it an ideal pick for teachers looking for enriching silent reading options. With stories like 'The Story of Molly Pitcher' and 'Charlemagne and Roland' readers are sure to be engaged and inspired to read more.

Story Hour
Story Hour

Author: Jeri Kladder

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2003-07-10

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780786417056

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Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.

Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours
Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours

Author: Various

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-22

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13:

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"Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours" is a bulleting from the St. Louis Public Library issued to help teachers and parents organize their kids' reading activities. The book is broken into several chapters containing stories for little children, stories for special occasions, stories for reading out loud, and those for older children. The bulletin doesn't contain the texts of the stories, though.

Story Time Success
Story Time Success

Author: Katie Fitzgerald

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1442263881

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Story time is a popular activity in public libraries. Unfortunately, many librarians (and not just children’s librarians) are thrust into the role of providing this service have not taken a course or had the necessary experience of performing story times. Story times are so popular that they are now offered to children of many ages, not just to preschoolers. This book will help librarians who have never done story time to learn to promote, plan, and perform story times, and will be useful to experienced librarians to build on their story time repertoires. Because story times are essential components of library service to children and in such demand, in many libraries, even librarians who have never done story time before are being asked to step into that role. Story Time Success: A Practical Guide for Librarians is comprehensive handbook which can help any librarian learn to promote, plan, and perform story times even with no prior training or experience. Key elements include: Customizable planning templates Hints for choosing appropriate books and other materials Suggestions for overcoming performance anxiety Troubleshooting for common story time problems and pitfalls Evaluation rubrics for performers and supervisors Veterans and beginners alike will find many useful pointers for establishing and improving their story time skills and repertoires.

The Storytime Handbook
The Storytime Handbook

Author: Nina Schatzkamer Miller

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-23

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1476603537

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Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.

Picture Books for the Literacy Hour
Picture Books for the Literacy Hour

Author: Guy Merchant

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-12-19

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1134112866

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First Published in 2000. Over the last 30 years, growth in the popularity and provision of books for children has been remarkable. The quality and inventiveness of children's authors and illustrators have led some to think of the picture book as a new art form. This book is a celebration of some of this work and it concentrates on the potential that picture books have for the teaching and learning of literacy. The aim of this book is to encourage colleagues to take a closer look at some of their favourite picture books and to see how they can be used as a starting point for enjoyable and challenging literacy work in primary classrooms. Believing that teachers do not need to rely on schemes to structure their English curriculum and with this in mind this book includes 24 popular titles that have been identified in terms of their potential for delivering exciting text-, sentence- and word-level work. Written to be used as a resource, and anticipate that many readers will be most interested the commentaries on the picture books (contained in Chapters 3- 7) and the accompanying photocopiable activity sheets.

The Library Assistant's Manual
The Library Assistant's Manual

Author: Theodore Wesley Koch

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-25

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13:

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"The Library Assistant's Manual" by Theodore Wesley Koch is a vital resource for library professionals, offering a comprehensive guide to effective library management and services. Koch's meticulous attention to detail and wealth of insights create a roadmap for success in the world of libraries. Whether you're an aspiring librarian or a seasoned professional, this manual is an invaluable companion, providing practical tips, strategies, and best practices to navigate the complex landscape of library work. Koch's dedication to enhancing library services and fostering a deeper understanding of the profession shines through in this essential resource. With its wealth of knowledge and practical advice, "The Library Assistant's Manual" is a must-read for anyone looking to excel in the field of library science and make a meaningful impact in their library community.