Sep 8 2008
Mrs. Book Lady
Not only have I been reading to the students in Nathan's class, but I've started to read to children in my community. The first time was a story time I hosted at my house. It was as a customer appreciation event for my Usborne Books clients. I called it TGI Friday Night Reading and gave mini Usborne Books out to all the kids (and a few moms) who came over in their pajamas.
During the story telling -- I read The Frog Prince -- the kids were quiet and attentive. Afterwards, we had a snack time and the kids ran around the house being rambunctious. It was more Animal House than Quiet Story Time, but that was O.K. Nathan and Lucie had a blast. What could be better than having kids from school and playgroups come over in their pajamas?
After my friends helped me clean up, the house was actually tidier than when we started, except for the spilled hot chocolate in Nathan's room. I think one of his school buddies did it, but what's a little spill between friends?
I plan to do more story time events soon and already booked an after-school Christmas story event at a local bank. Story times are a great way to entertain kids while spreading a love of reading. Instead of Mrs. Lucie's/Nathan's mom, how about calling me Mrs. Book Lady?
