Storytime Theme: Swimming

I love water – I love being in it, around it, and near it. It doesn’t matter if it’s a shower, swimming in a river or lake, the ocean, a pool, whatever – I absolutely love it! This storytime is a perfect one for the upcoming summer season when kids are running through the sprinkler and playing in the pool! As an aside, it is vitally important that children learn how to swim because being in the water can be dangerous. And it’s also important that there is an adult present and attentive any time a child is playing in the pool. Accidents can happen and they can happen quickly. Alright, I’ll step off my soapbox now to share with you some great read alouds whether your little ones love to swim or are a little more apprehensive, plus some great songs, rhymes, and activities to go along with this lesson plan as well!



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Storytime Theme: Swimming



Books




Bubbles… Up! by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez



Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwell



Leo Can Swim by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Ruth Hearson



Maisy’s Pool by Lucy Cousins



No Swimming for Nelly by Valeri Gorbachev



1, 2, 3, Jump! by Lisl H. Detlefsen, illustrated by Madeline Valentine



Puppy Pool Party by Seth Casteel



Ruby Learns to Swim by Phillip Gwynne, illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie



Together We Swim by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita




Songs & Rhymes




If You’re Going to the Pool – Storytime Katie



The Deep End – Recess Monkeys



Bubble, Bubble, Pop! – Jbrary




Crafts & Activities




Paper Plate Pool Floatie – Glued to My Crafts



Pool Noodle Boats – Happy Toddler Playtime



Shell Painting – Fun-a-Day

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