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Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish

Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish

2025-07-02T14:00:00 2025-07-02T15:00:00 Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish

Learn to craft the winning formula for captivating storytimes! Explore the essentials of book selection, rhymes, music, movement, visual aids, and smooth transitions. This session will delve into best practices for tailoring storytime content to different age groups—babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—using developmentally appropriate materials.

Discover innovative ways to incorporate creative activities, engaging props, and go-to resources to keep your storytimes fresh. Plus, learn strategies for managing diverse crowd dynamics and adjusting on the fly to ensure an engaging and interactive experience for all. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned storytellers looking to refresh their approach.

What attendees will learn:

  • Best practices for selecting books for read-alouds for storytime
  • How to choose rhymes, movement songs, and activities that are engaging and age-appropriate for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Tips for managing crowd dynamics and adapting storytime to the needs of different audiences
  • Techniques for creating smooth transitions that keep young participants engaged from start to finish

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

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Event Date

Start: July 02, 2025 2:00 PM

End: July 02, 2025 3:00 PM

Learn to craft the winning formula for captivating storytimes! Explore the essentials of book selection, rhymes, music, movement, visual aids, and smooth transitions. This session will delve into best practices for tailoring storytime content to different age groups—babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—using developmentally appropriate materials.

Discover innovative ways to incorporate creative activities, engaging props, and go-to resources to keep your storytimes fresh. Plus, learn strategies for managing diverse crowd dynamics and adjusting on the fly to ensure an engaging and interactive experience for all. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned storytellers looking to refresh their approach.

What attendees will learn:

  • Best practices for selecting books for read-alouds for storytime
  • How to choose rhymes, movement songs, and activities that are engaging and age-appropriate for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Tips for managing crowd dynamics and adapting storytime to the needs of different audiences
  • Techniques for creating smooth transitions that keep young participants engaged from start to finish

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

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