“Storytime Fundamentals” CLA 2007 DEMO Presented by Penny Peck

Top Ten Trends in Library Storytimes What are the most Frequently Asked Questions at the “Storytime Fundamentals” Workshops, which indicate the top trends in California’s public library storytimes? With apologies to David Letterman:

#1 Bilingual Duet Storytime One person reads in English, one in another language, side by side

#2 Crafts at Preschool Storytime Draw more attendees Build Kindergarten Readiness Helps the child re-tell the story

#3 Dialogic Reading Ask open-ended questions about the book Model this dialogue technique for parents

#4 Repetition Songs Fingerplays Books

#5 Baby/Infant Storytime For infant and caregiver Songs, bounces Short books Models reading for parents

#6 Toddler Time Songs Short books Movement/Dance Toys Networking for Parents “Noisy” activities Boy-friendly

#7 Parenting Skills Handouts on newsworthy topics of interest to parents of young children Modeling readaloud techniques and book choices Subtle incorporation of parenting advice

#8 Kindergarten Readiness “Kindergarten is the new First Grade” Physical development: hand/eye, motor skills Factual knowledge Use of various tools like scissors

#9 No Registration Avoid registration and nametags to draw Adult Literacy learner families, English Language learners, single parent families, and others who may have difficulty.

#10 Using Volunteers Using adult volunteers as storyreaders Using teen volunteers as “Reading Buddies” Allows a library to increase the number of storytimes without adding staff Calls for less elaborate storytimes

“Storytime Fundamentals” Workshop Thanks for Coming! Presented for Infopeople by Penny Peck