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Samaria C. said “We had Mia at my daughter's 4th birthday. My daughter is obsessed with face painting and we've had a lot of it. Mia is heads and shoulders above…”
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As a children's story time presenter, my role is to bring the magic of storytelling to young audiences. I choose and read age-appropriate books, use expressive voices, engage children in discussions, and create an interactive and enjoyable experience to foster a love for reading and learning in kids.
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Price Range: $50 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
During a children's storytime session, you can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere where young minds are introduced to the joys of storytelling and reading. Here's what you can typically expect:
1. Engaging Stories: The storyteller will read up to three children's books aloud. These books are often carefully selected for their age-appropriateness and engaging content.
2. Interactive Elements: Storytime will include interactive elements like asking questions, encouraging kids to participate, and involving them in the storytelling process. This can include discussions, singing, or acting out parts of the story.
3. Visual Aids: Some storytimes might use visual aids like illustrations or props to enhance the storytelling experience and help children better understand the narrative.
4. Themes and Activities: Storytime sessions may have themes (e.g., animals, friendship, adventure) and related activities like crafts or games that tie into the stories.
5. Reading Skills: Storytimes will also subtly teach early literacy skills like phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, and comprehension.
6. Community Building: Storytime is a chance for children and parents or caregivers to connect with their local community, meet other families, and share a love for stories.
7. Age-Appropriate Content: The content and length of the storytime will vary based on the target age group, with sessions designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, or older children.
8. Fun and Enjoyment: Above all, children's storytime is about having fun, sparking imagination, and instilling a lifelong love for books and reading.
Meet Julia, a delightful storyteller and children's entertainer with a passion for sparking young imaginations. With a background in early childhood education and a heart full of wonder, Julia has been enchanting young minds for over 3 years. Their engaging storytelling sessions are not just about reading books; they're interactive adventures that transport children to magical worlds while promoting literacy and a love for learning. Whether it's at the local library, a school event, or even virtual storytimes, Julia is dedicated to sharing the joy of stories with kids everywhere, one enchanted tale at a time.
Samaria C. said “We had Mia at my daughter's 4th birthday. My daughter is obsessed with face painting and we've had a lot of it. Mia is heads and shoulders above…”
Sabrina R. said “The best experience I have had at our club event with him as Santa, our membership is still raving about how sweet, patient and kind he was with all of…”
Shine C. C. said “Santa and Mrs claus came to our church and they were amazing! The kids and adults alike loved their story time. Everyone was so pleased with the event…”
Irene said “Very caring and accurate reader. Always loved our sessions.”