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Storytelling Time

by: Nelly Morales

WINTER GARDEN, FL. —Toddlers of 6 months- 3 year olds listened as Mrs. Ursula read the “Baby Farm Animal’s book", at the Barnes & Noble for Tuesday Terrific Toddler Story time located in the kids room.

It didn’t take them long to start yelling out the farm animals name while Mrs.Ursula read, “ This is actually my second time reading to the children”, said Mrs.Ursula who is an employee at Barnes &Noble and volunteers to do the story readings.

There were not that many toddlers that attended the reading but it only takes a few to start up a room full of laughs and movement. Some parents also joined along with the reading , “First time being here in the storytelling,” said Christie who was one of the parents there.

Teaching a child the fundamentals of reading at a early age is very important, “Extremely important ,” said Jorge who was also one of the parents there. Some parents might not realize that reading to their child at an early age can make a big difference in their development.

A second book was also read to the children, “My First Counting Book,” in which the children enjoyed, some of the children even knew all the numbers and yelled them out with excitement, it is fulfilling to see how children can learn at an early age if you teach them.

Once stories were all read, the children were given a coloring paper and markers that went along with the readings.

One of the toddlers accidentally used on of the markers to color her face, its funny how children can do silly things and laugh at it themselves. Creating activities that can go along with the readings is beneficial to get the child more involved with what’s being read to them.

Tuesday Terrific Toddler Story time is not only about reading but also a place in where the children can interact with each other and make new friends, its always good for children to play be around someone there age.

The Barnes & Noble offers a wide variety of children’s books and it even has a train station area in where the children can play with trains.

Even though there were not that many children that attended it was still a fun-filled day. “yes I do enjoy reading to the children,” said Mrs. Ursula who hopes that in near future the audience will grow more an more each time this event takes place.

Tuesday Terrific Toddler Story telling welcomes all children to come join the excitement of the reading and activities that are offered at no cost in a unforgettable learning experience.