Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

This beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children, illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family settings to be most effective. Author Penny Peck will teach you the fundamentals of reading with the intent of capturing children's imaginations, showing you how to incorporate music, play, and hands-on activities into your routine. She offers expert advice on how to choose the best picture books and provides lists of books for addressing particular literacy needs.

A perfect primer for those new to the task, this guide illustrates how to make this activity a favorite of children and provides tips for progressing in the role of storyteller, with ideas for engaging your audience and enhancing enjoyment. Beginning with the basics of performing a library storytime, each subsequent chapter builds on that knowledge, offering ways to infuse technology, special needs adaptations, and music into the story. The revised edition addresses such current topics as iPads, apps usage, online options, and dance programs.

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Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

This beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children, illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family settings to be most effective. Author Penny Peck will teach you the fundamentals of reading with the intent of capturing children's imaginations, showing you how to incorporate music, play, and hands-on activities into your routine. She offers expert advice on how to choose the best picture books and provides lists of books for addressing particular literacy needs.

A perfect primer for those new to the task, this guide illustrates how to make this activity a favorite of children and provides tips for progressing in the role of storyteller, with ideas for engaging your audience and enhancing enjoyment. Beginning with the basics of performing a library storytime, each subsequent chapter builds on that knowledge, offering ways to infuse technology, special needs adaptations, and music into the story. The revised edition addresses such current topics as iPads, apps usage, online options, and dance programs.

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Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

by Penny Peck
Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Crash Course in Storytime Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

by Penny Peck

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This beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children, illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family settings to be most effective. Author Penny Peck will teach you the fundamentals of reading with the intent of capturing children's imaginations, showing you how to incorporate music, play, and hands-on activities into your routine. She offers expert advice on how to choose the best picture books and provides lists of books for addressing particular literacy needs.

A perfect primer for those new to the task, this guide illustrates how to make this activity a favorite of children and provides tips for progressing in the role of storyteller, with ideas for engaging your audience and enhancing enjoyment. Beginning with the basics of performing a library storytime, each subsequent chapter builds on that knowledge, offering ways to infuse technology, special needs adaptations, and music into the story. The revised edition addresses such current topics as iPads, apps usage, online options, and dance programs.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610697842
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 01/26/2015
Series: Crash Course
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 225
File size: 405 KB

About the Author

Penny Peck is a part-time instructor at San Jose State University, specializing in classes on youth services and programming. She was a children's librarian for more than 25 years.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS



Introduction to the Second Edition



Chapter 1: Storytime

Chapter 2: Storytime for Babies

Chapter 3: Toddler Storytime

Chapter 4: Preschool and Family Storytime

Chapter 5: Music, Songs, and Fingerplays

Chapter 6: Bilingual Storytime

Chapter 7: Crafts at Preschool Storytime

Chapter 8: Storytelling, Puppets, and Props

Chapter 9: Special Issues at Storytime

Chapter 10: Using Volunteers at Storytimes



Appendix: Themed Preschool Storytime Outlines

Bibliography

Index

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