More Storytime Magic

Another excellent resource from this author pair, this title presents songs, stories, and activities arranged by themes, such as fairy tales, animals, friends, and food. The stories and songs include originals and adaptations alike, and many of the tunes are sung to well-known traditional songs. Each chapter features patterns for making flannel board figures or craft patterns, and worksheets that may be easily found online. Many of the activities are depicted in American Sign Language. Each chapter concludes with a list of recommended titles, which are also referenced in an excellent general index and in a resource appendix. For those who wish to specify the elements of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) demonstrated in storytime, the coding found with each activity is helpful. The key to the coded symbols is referenced in an index. Another helpful appendix lists the CCSS for kindergarten. The lists of strategies for engaging children, including those with disabilities, will be especially useful to first-time storytellers.