• Recommended books (and explanation why)
  
• Favorite songs/rhymes
  
• Opening or closing rituals
  
• Finger plays, or hand motions
  
• Call and responses
  
• Early literacy tips for parents and caregivers
  

General Resources List

• 7/16/20: School Library Journal Google Doc of Updated Publishers Licenses for COVID-19
  
• Webinar on Virtual Storytime Resources: Super helpful PDF with links to public domain, how to navigate copyright, what to consider when creating virtual storytimes, and how to contact publishers/authors for permission to use materials
  
• Fayetteville Public Library: FPL regularly live streams their storytimes, toddler times, and baby books sessions, so you can tune in and see how their programming is set up, and how they engage people virtually.
  
• LiveStream Checklist form from ALA
  
• Storyblocks -  Storyblocks is a great online resource for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and activities you can do with young children! You can watch short videos of caregivers and adults doing the song/activity, and there are a variety of languages and cultures to choose from.
  
• Billings Public Library - Inclusive Literature Lists