#sensorystorytime

[mizamour]

I've been exploring a lot of STEAM-related and sensory activities to do in the library to make connections with nonfiction, as last year I did mostly fiction and want to encourage more exploration of and inquiry of nonfiction, as well as sensory activities to do with the EA kinders! This book is absolutely perfect for so many of these goals! It offers science and art activities to connect kids with nature, incredibly creative ones, using mostly sustainable materials (something I've been wanting to get better on, as I've been using too much plastic - dollar tree tablecloths, etc). Many of these would have a natural connection to how indigenous people and others are protecting the earth today (as they have been for centuries) and how science reveals the need for taking care of the earth. Our school motto is "we take care of ourselves, take care of each other, and take care of this place," and how better to start environmental stewardship than with that motto paired with some fun, mindful, and scientific activities! I recommend this book for early childhood teachers, any teachers really, and families - it's beautiful, smart, thoughtful, and creative. #takecareoftheearth #takecareoftheplanet #environmentalism #environmentalstewardship #kidsinnature #nature #sensorystorytime #steam #steaminthelibrary #schoollibrarian #schoollibrary #librariansofinstagram #librariansfollowlibrarians #gentleparenting #green #teachersofInstagram #teachingresources #teachersfollowteachers #sensoryactivity #sciencebooksforkids #scienceforkids #sustainability #libraryteacher #library #librarian #schoollibrariansofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CiF9jXLO7b6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[librarylizard]

Check out my opinion on the matter here! Such an interesting idea!

[mizamour]

I made some fun sensory stuff for the K EA lesson this week! My first attempt at play doh failed spectacularly (and very stickily) but the second worked well, and I made slime for the first time! Whee! I also have different colors of salt, and a bin full of rice with leaves, stones, bark, and twigs hidden inside to discover. Unfortunately I won't get to teach this one because book fair (today is one of the 3 days of fair I have a sub) but hopefully my plans will be detailed enough :) Excited to try this with a read aloud of The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater. #sensorystorytime #fallbooks #librariansofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CWjgD1pPjbD/?utm_medium=tumblr