Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

Create your own Family Storytime at home with your loved ones. Your friends at Regina Public Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together. 

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Below are some additional resources and ideas to help get your family started. Happy storytelling!

Opening and Closing Songs

Opening and closing your storytime with a song is a great way to let your family know when the fun is about to begin and end. Songs build excitement and a sense of routine.  For opening and closing songs ideas, check out J-brary and Storytimekatie.com.

Books

Choose books as a family. We suggest several online resources for digital books for kids, including TumbleBooks , Bookflix , and Storyline Online. Or, use any of the books you have in your home!

Action Rhymes and Songs

Between each story, try singing a song or saying a rhyme to keep things exciting. Here are some online resources to give your family ideas:

• RPL Read Together Regina Rhymes for Babies 
   
• Tumble Tunes  music and fun
   
• J-brary  videos about rhymes
   
• Storytimekatie.com  list of opening and closing songs and rhymes for storytime

• Flannel Board Fun  for felt play and activities
   
• StoryBlocks  rhymes and songs in English and other languages
   
• The Laurie Berkner Band  online kid-friendly music playlist

Extension Activities

Here are some activities you can choose to include in your DIY Storytime:

• Jan Brett activity pages
   
• Eric Carle  activity pages
   
• Harper Collins printable activities
   
• Jon Klassen  printable activity kit
   
• Kevin Henkes  list of games and activities 
   
• Mo Willems  learning and drawing fun
   
• Pete the Cat  themed activities
   
• Scholastic Canada  themed activities with all your favourite characters

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