Page Turner's Bookshelf Pick of the Week If you've followed me for any length of time, you know my answer to almost every big kid feeling — nerves, worry, the jitters, the "I don't want to's — is the same: tell a story about it. Stories are how I've always helped kids (and honestly, myself) work through the stuff that feels too big to say out loud. Wrap a worry in a dinosaur, a pirate, or a Storyologist on a quest, and suddenly it's something a kid can hold, laugh at, and wal

Does your child have back-to-school anxiety? Storytelling can help! Starting school after a break can stir up a lot of worries for young children. New teachers, unfamiliar routines, and meeting new classmates can feel overwhelming. Using imagination, storytelling, and creativity offers a gentle way to ease these anxieties. That's exactly what we do in our Less Stress Express Program. Check out some more fun storytelling techniques you can use to help kids cope with back-to-s

That's why helping kids notice where they carry stress is such a powerful skill. The better kids get at recognizing those signals, the better prepared they are to use healthy coping strategies before those feelings become overwhelming.

Summer opens a world of possibilities for children, and libraries stand at the heart of this adventure. Far beyond just books, libraries offer a rich playground for imagination, learning, and creativity. Kids can explore stories, participate in activities, and discover new passions.

Help kids manage worries with this fun Worry Monster (ahem, Worry Wart!) Activity Meet Norbert. He's a worry wart. Okay, he's really a worry monster, but he worries that being called a monster is too scary. Hopefully, this worry monster activity will help him as well as the kids in your life. 🤣 Norbert loves to show up (especially at bedtime) to list every single thing that could go wrong. Sound familiar? Your kids—or the kids you work with—might not have a Norbert yet. But

Simple storytelling activities can transform passive screen time into creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning. Here are three easy ways to help kids move from simply watching stories to creating their own adventures.

Kids Will Gobble Up These Fun Holiday Cards! Unleash Your Creativity with Pop-Up Cards This is one of my favorite holiday crafts! Once you make one pop-up card, you can whip up a few more and turn them into a whole pop-up book that kids will absolutely gobble up! All you need is cardstock, scissors, crayons or markers, and a sprinkle of imagination. These pop-up projects are not just fun; they’re a fantastic creative literacy activity for kids. I first got hooked on making po

Unleash Your Inner Storyteller! World Storytelling Day is the perfect time to help kids discover the magic of storytelling—and you don’t need a stage, a giant book, or even a perfectly planned story. All you need is a little creativity. So whether you’re a teacher, librarian, parent, or just a fan of a great tale, here are some playful ways to turn kids into fearless Storyologists! Get ready for giggles, gasps, and maybe even a talking pickle or two. 😊 1. The Magic Three Gi

Groundhog Day is this Friday. It's a perfect opportunity to toss in STEM concepts while kids have a great time with fun learning activities as they play with shadows and discover how shadows move and change. ACTIVITIES: Shadow Puppets: Use a flashlight or a lamp to create a light source. Use hands to make shadow puppets against a wall or a sheet. Use paper cutouts on sticks to create more elaborate shadow figures. Storytime Shadows: Create a makeshift shadow theater using a

Hello and Happy New Year! I hope this year is off to an amazing start for you and your family and is filled with many huge smiles! Things in my world have been very interesting since I joined South Florida PBS as the KidVision Producer. It’s so much fun being on the set and I love working with this amazing team of people who are passionate about creating excellent educational content for kids. I’m mostly behind the scenes in my role as producer, but Page Turner will pop in

WRITING IDEAS FOR KIDS Combine Fact and Fiction to Boost Learning AND Creativity Sloth Moths Eat What??? I was scrolling through social media one day when I came across an article about a creature called a Sloth Moth. These fascinating insects spend their entire lives living in a sloth’s fur. It’s a good deal. The moths get free room and board (btw, they eat sloth poop. Six year old boys love that little fun fact!) while the sloth gets excellent camouflage from the algae cre