Read Me a Tree, Rhyme Me a Bee (Paperback)

Paperback. Experts agree that it's essential for children to spend time exploring and enjoying the outdoors; when they come back in, librarians and teachers can supplement their adventures with nature storytimes. In this comprehensive book full of storytime plans, veteran childrens librarian Heather McNeil recommends storytime books that encourage respect for nature and an understanding of the fragility of ecosystems. Each chapter includes crafts, games, songs, and rhymes that focus on learning about and appreciating nature. Some crafts use items from the outdoors; others represent natures beauty or mystery.Storytime plans include all the components of a successful storytime: books, songs, movement, and creative participation. Librarians and early elementary teachers will enjoy using this book to support literacy and social emotional goals while helping children develop an appreciation of the natural world. Librarians and teachers will welcome these ideas for developing a nature storytime that features books, rhymes, movement, and activities and encourages young children to learn about and appreciate animals, plants, weather, and ecosystems. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…