Notes from the Story Room

Inspired by Flannel Friday's annual Halloween Round Up, I wrote another Halloween draw and tell story. This is my third one!   T...

Several years ago I did a program about different methods of storytelling. Being basically lazy, I didn't bother asking for permission ...

Note: This is the first draw and tell story that I wrote. I think I wrote it in 2001. I didn't write another one until 2012. I managed ...

Welcome to this week's Flannel Friday round-up! Everything you need to know about this great group can be found on the Flannel Friday b...

While I was exploring mathisfun.com , I came up with my final activities for my shapes family storytime. I was looking at polygons when the...

Try something outside of your comfort zone, think outside the box, etc. So say the pundits. Well, this year's CSLP summer reading them...

One of the challenges of presenting a family storytime is engaging multiple ages - not just children but parents and grandparents as well. ...

I wrote a version of this story for a "Night Animals" storytime in 2012. It is based on the popular folktale theme, be careful w...

"Who Is Watching?: A Cut-and-Tell Story" Linda Meuse March 21, 2014 Notes from the Story Room Sam was in his backyard ...

Flannel Friday is celebrating its third anniversary. To celebrate, readers and participants have been asked to share favorite projects and...

There are some beautiful felt pieces being made by Flannel Friday participants. I particularly love the style of those made by Jane of Pip...

Last week while I was working on a draw and tell story for Valentine's Day, I also wrote this rhyme. I was going to save it for next ye...

Something Special - A Valentine's Day Draw and Tell Story by Linda Meuse Notes from the Story Room Blog Usually Harry liked ha...