It depends on the context. 'Storytime' could be a single word used as a title or a brand name. 'Story time' is a more common phrase indicating a specific period for telling stories.
The 'Ugly Duckling' story is also very suitable for bedtime. It tells the story of a duckling that looks different from others and is bullied at first. But in the end, it turns out to be a beautiful swan. This story can inspire kids to be confident in themselves no matter how different they seem.
One great bedtime story for kids is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It teaches kids about the importance of hard work and planning. The pigs build houses of different materials, and the wolf tries to blow them down. It's simple yet engaging.
Here's another. In a small village, there was a well. Legend had it that a witch was thrown into it long ago. Every full moon, a pale hand would emerge from the well. A young girl, not believing the tales, went to the well one full moon night. As she peered in, she saw a pair of glowing eyes staring back at her. Suddenly, she felt a cold hand grab her ankle, and she screamed in terror.
It depends on the context. 'Story time' is often used when referring to a specific period or event for telling stories. 'Storytime' could be a combined word used as a title or label for something related to stories.
One simple craft is making a paper plate Santa. Cut out a circle from a paper plate for Santa's face. Let the toddler glue on cotton balls for his beard and draw on the eyes and nose. Another idea is to make a Christmas star out of popsicle sticks. The toddler can paint the sticks and then you can help them glue the sticks together to form a star. This can be related to the star in the Christmas story.
Toddlers bedtime stories are important because they help in calming the toddlers down. After a busy day of playing and exploring, a bedtime story can relax them and prepare their minds for sleep.