Notes from Story Time

Frequently people ask me for craft or story time ideas. I definitely make good use of the craft section at the library, but there are great projects on the internet as well. These are some my favorite online resources:

Bestkidsbooksite I used this a lot when I first started doing story times. Information is divided by theme, listing books, songs and craft ideas, coloring pages, and web links for that topic. The crafts can usually be done with simple materials like construction paper, glitter, or cotton balls.

Dltk’s Crafts for Kids This site, run by a family, has simple crafts for preschoolers. These are great for an instant project, even for a large group. The most you would need is a paper plate or a cardboard tube.

Crafty Crow This is my favorite idea place right now. It is a blog that compiles ideas from many other bloggers. The bloggers are usually moms or teachers and the projects tend to focus on nature, organic or renewable resources, and creativity.

Family Fun Website for Family Fun magazine, these crafts always look polished and make fun gifts. There are a lot of great ones that work best with a small group of kids or one on one with an adult. It focuses on seasonal and holiday related ideas.

- Happy Crafting! Miss Emily