I've moved! PLEASE VIEW & BOOKMARK THIS POST ON MY NEW  WEBSITE: https://youthservicesplaybook.com/2026/02/22/host-a-stuffed-animal-storytime-clinic-activity/ This site is no longer maintained. You're missing all of the new content! www.youthservicesplaybook.com Looking for a fun, engaging program for young children that combines storytime with hands-on learning? A Stuffed Animal Storytime followed by a “Stuffed Animal Clinic” is the perfect way to spark imagination, build ea

I've moved! PLEASE VIEW & BOOKMARK THIS POST ON MY NEW  WEBSITE: https://youthservicesplaybook.com/2026/02/12/starting-from-scratch-why-phonics-became-the-priority/ This site is no longer maintained. You're missing all of the new content! www.youthservicesplaybook.com When I stepped into my Youth Services role, one thing quickly became clear: our children’s collection was missing a critical foundation— phonics. There were no phonics-specific books at all, and while we did te