Storytime

Goldie reading a book titled, I heart Iowa History
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Goldie's Storytime

Iowa is full of colorful characters! Meet a few while exploring a digital storytime program with Goldie's Kids Club. Throughout the year, new book recommendations and hands-on activities with an Iowa connection are digitally released. This at-home program is recommended for young historians (ages 3-7).

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New storytime activities and videos are released throughout the year. Check back to discover a new story or revisit an old favorite from the following list.

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Past Storytime Activities

Jump into past Storytime activities to learn more about Iowa history. You can also find past activity videos on the Goldie's Kids Club YouTube Playlist.

Book & Activity InstructionsActivity Video
Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account Of The 1938 War Of The Worlds Radio Broadcast by Meghan McCarthySound Effects
Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-NealName Activity
Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam SchaeferMake Colorful Paper Oak Leaves and Acorns
Before She Was Harriet by Leah Cline-RansomRecording Oral Histories
Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder NaberhausIowa State Flag Activity
County Fair (adapted from the Little House books) by Laura Ingalls Wilder--
Extra Yarn by Marc BarnettYarn Snowflakes
Flowers Are Calling by Rita GrayCreate an Origami Paper Flower
Fry Bread: A Native American Story by Kevin Noble MaillardBaking Bread
Going to Town (adapted from the Little House books) by Laura Ingalls WilderConstruct a Paper Basket
I Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora and Libby MartinezDesign a Paper American Flag
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia PolaccoPatch Together a Friendship Quilt
The Leaf Thief by Alice HemmingCreate a Handprint Acorn
A Little House Birthday (adapted from the Little House books) by Laura Ingalls Wilder--
The Man Who Loved Libraries: The Story of Andrew Carnegie
by Andrew Larson		Design a Bookmark
Nightime in Owl's Head by Christine Guzzo VickeryCreate Paper Plate Owls
Sleep Tight Farm by Eugenie DoyleCreate a Paper Snowflake Blizzard
Smart About Chocolate: A Sweet History by Sandra MarkleMake Homemade Fudge
Snow Birds by Kirsten HallMold Your Own Goldfinch
Sweet Corn and Sushi: The Story of Iowa and Yamanashi by Lori EricksonConstruct an Origami Pig
A Sweet Smell of Roses by Angela JohnsonConstruct Paper Plate Doves
Ten Beautiful Things by Molly GriffinFavorite Thing List
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate MessnerCreate a Popsicle Stick Garden Gnome
A Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver by AlikiTorn Paper Landscapes
Winter Days in the Big Woods (adapted from the Little House books) by Laura Ingalls WilderCreate Homemade Butter
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Storytime Booklists

At-home storytime is an effective way to promote language and literacy skills and help encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning. Provided recommended books to help guide your child's learning to incorporate more history into your reading list. 

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