These story time themes for July involve the Fourth of July, community helpers, and going on vacation.
America and Independence Day
Recommended Books:
- The Star-Spangled Banner by Peter Spier
- Wow! America! by Robert Neubecker
- Crankee Doodle by Tom Angleberger
- Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Maryann Kovalski
- The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall
- Red, White and Boom! by Lee Wardlaw
Extension Activities:
- The Irrational Anthem
- Yankee Doodle
- Baseball Player
- Way Up High in the Apple Tree
- Fireworks Go Snap Snap Snap
Community Helpers
- This is the Firefighter by Laura Godwin
- Stanley the Mailman by William Bee
- Career Day by Anne Rockwell
- Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn Heling
- Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
- Kitten Red Yellow Blue by Peter Catalanotto
Extension Activities
Traveling
- Sail Away by Donald Crews
- The Bridge Is Up by Babs Bell
- The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
- A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee
- In the Driver's Seat by Max Haynes
Extension Activities:
