Comments on: Starting a Spanish Language Storytime

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:38:03 +0000

Inspiring! I am leading my first bilingual story time next Monday for Birth to Three. It took a lot of calling around before any library accepted my offer. I’ve passed along the word to my playgroup…so we’ll see about the turnout. Hopefully my 10 month old will be okay sharing Mami.

By: Tess

Tess — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:44:49 +0000

I am organizing our first bilingual storytime at a library in 3 weeks. My city wanted us to pay! We went to a neighboring city instead! Any ideas on a welcome song with names?

By: Ana Lilian

Ana Lilian — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:27:53 +0000

Nieves, Please feel free to share all your contact info and information on your classes via our forums so it can be easily be found by local NJ area readers. I´m sure many will be thrilled to find you! .-= Ana Lilian´s last blog ..Your Story: A Generation of Bilingual Homeschoolers =-.

By: NIEVES

NIEVES — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:52:08 +0000

HOLA!
I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT THERE IS SO MUCH INTEREST FOR SPANISH STORY TIMES.
I AM AN EDUCATOR THAT HAVE CLASSES IN SPANISH IN NJ FOR LITTLE KIDS AND HAD ALSO PROVIDE MY SERVICES AS A STORY TELLER AND DONE EVENTS LIKE CINCO DE MAYO OR STORY TIMES WITH DANCE AND MUSIC AT LIBRARIES AND BOOKK STORES .
RIGHT NOW I AM AT THE ” MONTCLAIR MUSEUM OF ART” THEY HAVE ME DOING SPANISH STORY TIME AND IS SO MUCH FUN.
WE HAVE A NICE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE ATTENDING, BUT I HOPE TO SEE MORE LITTLE FACES AT THE MUSEUM AND/OR MY CLASSES

By: Marlene

Marlene — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:32:10 +0000

Can you believe there is no Spanish storytime in New York City either? I mean, you would think with all the hispanics here you would have at least 1 branch offering some Spanish program but no. And I believe you do have to be a librarian to conduct the storytime so I will have to ask around to see if they will start one. It is still puzzling to me, though, as it shows me not too many people in my area (of mostly hispanics) are interested. Most people I know would rather leave their children’s education to preschools and schools.

By: Ana Lilian

Ana Lilian — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:12:41 +0000

This is embarrassing, but NO! No progress yet. Still in my to-do list, and still so ready to attack it. But, the list of excuses is longer: new house, work, etc…
Thanks for asking me and keeping me honest because this is something I really, really want to do.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:55:59 +0000

So… Tell us about your progress this far. It’s only been a month, but are there any updates?

By: Jen Manriquez

Jen Manriquez — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:29:53 +0000

Cuidado Ana… that is how my business got started!! Just kidding! What a wonderful idea and I am positive you will get TONS of interest! Everyone loves free events, so once you get a location, post some flyers in local mom hangouts and mom forums, and you will have a huge following in no time! Sounds like you are right on track with picking themes and making it interactive. There are so many rich stories that can be integrated with music, movement, hands on activities ( little ones LOVE feltboard activities), etc. Let me know if you need any thematic ideas. Looking forward to hearing how it goes for you!

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:04:09 +0000

Ana Lilian,
I had it once per week, about 45 min- 1 hour per week. I would read three stories, sing three songs (which I tried to either tie in to what we were reading and/or have lots of movement or actions so the kids could follow along), and play a couple easy games. Once I saw what my audience was going to be on an average day I tried to have a mix of one very easy book at the beginning ( for the little ones) and then the last two got a little more complex. I tried to have at least one that was fun/funny, and one that went over some basic concepts such as colors, numbers, sizes, and one that was just a greast story. Hope that helps!

By: Gloria Rojas

Gloria Rojas — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:22:19 +0000

I participated as a storyteller when I worked in Miami. We did a storytelling festival once a year, put on by teachers, and organized by the school librarian. Thousands of kids were bussed in to view the performances. We performed 4-5 per day fo one week after the state-wide assessments. Every year there was a different theme and the stories were told in Spanish, English, and one we did Bilingually. That one was called The Bilingual Wedding about a vegetable garden wedding. When I moved to Chicago I would travel back to Florida because these storytelling festivals were so much fun. If I get a chance I’ll post a clip onto utube so you can see. The years I participated I contributed songs, sign language, and dances to the performances. I’ll post so you can see. If I was going to offer read-aloud sessions in the library/or bookstores I would still include (thematic stories) and include songs that go with the themes, sing/sign, and a little movement.