Creating Interactive Storytimes with Music, Play, and More

Get kids moving during your program events, regardless of your level of experience with music or movement activities! Unlike traditional storytime models in which children are expected to sit quietly, music and movement storytimes encourage children to embody concepts and interact with others. In this webinar, expert children’s programmer Alyssa Jewell shows you how you can develop interactive learning experiences in which children engage in moving, music-making, and story drama.

By participating in this event, you will:

• Learn how to design music and movement storytimes that anyone can implement, regardless of your experience with music or movement activities. 
• Learn practical tips for leading storytimes that smooth tough transitions and curb chaos. 
• Gain valuable advice for material selection that will take your storytimes to the next level. 
• Discover game-changing books, children’s musicians, and professional resources that you can immediately use in your programs.  

Alyssa Jewell, MLIS (she/her) is a children’s musician and storytime expert, best known as La La Librarian. She is the author of Move, Play, Learn: Interactive Storytimes with Music, Movement, and More (ALA Editions). A musician and former theatre educator, she has co-written three musicals for young audiences, collaborated with bestselling authors to adapt their books into songs and stage productions, and co-written four indie rock albums. These days, she enjoys creating music for children and early childhood professionals to use in storytime. Alyssa lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her kids, husband, cats, and dogs.

This event will be hosted in Zoom. Automatic captions will be enabled for this event. This event will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording within a day after the event ends.

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.