The Way to a Child's Heart! Read to Them!
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Today I had the nicest surprise in the mail. I opened a big yellow envelope to find many wonderful drawings from Mrs. Brown's first grade class. It also contained a thank you note and a picture of me reading to them. I can not tell you the joy I felt as I looked at each picture.
I remember when my book had first been published, I knew my first stop would be to contact my school that I had worked at to read to the children. I felt such excitement as they came in one by one to sit in front of me. This was a little confusing for them because they had known me as their school nurse. One little girl blurted out, "You are the nurse!" I could not help but laugh. From nurse to author who would have ever thought. Surely not me!
Children love having someone read to them! I know I used to read to my children many a nights before they went to sleep. The love of books needs to be encouraged from the time they enter the world. I loved looking up to see a giggle, a smile, or a suprised face!
One of the many things I have always loved to do with my children and grandchildren is to color, paint, and have plenty of play doe ready to play with. They did not like sitting at the table by themselves while I was in the other room. They liked me to participate and be present. That is how children learn their colors, shapes, and to create ideas! It is a time that we as adults can make an investment in their hearts.
I love to gift books to my grandchildren. I really try to shop for that special book! Recently my granddaughter turned three and I sent her a book on being a big sister to her 15 month old sister Mary Anna. My son called so I could hear her opening her gift. "Oh its a book!" She really loved it! Watching the students listen to me as I read to them, made my heart so full. It was not about promoting my book but sharing a story dear to my heart to the little ones I had come to love so much.
Taking the time to mail me these wonderful pictures was so special. As parents and grandparents this little gesture is so important. This hub was my thank you to the wonderful children who took the time to thank me. It was such a special time that I will never forget.
To the students at Taylor Creek, I love and miss you! Thank you for my beautiful pictures and thank you note!
I would like to encourage you as a writer to go to your local schools and volunteer to read a book. The teachers can alway use the help. It is such a small amount of time that makes such a big impact.
They love special speakers. You may be more of the artistic type. Creating a special project and introducing it to the teachers, may be just what she needs to bring out the artistic side in that child.
If you are writing a children's book and have one published, please take the time to volunteer at your local schools. They will love to hear your story. Sometimes publishing a book is more than marketing and making money. What is a better way to capture the beautiful attention of a child, than by reading to them.
Sunnie Day
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One of my earliest memories is my dad sitting in the hallway, reading bedtime stories to my sisters and I in our rooms.
Great Hub, Sunnie!
Ahhh Thank you Frank..so nice. Have a great day!
Sunnie
This was the best Hub I read today!!!! :)
Good Morning Bail up,
I love doing the voices too..they is such fun for them as well as us..keeping us young and oh so cool to the grandkids...lol Thank you so much for stopping by.
Sunnie
What a great gift to receive back. The drawings are just precious! I love reading to my grandkids, it gives me the opportunity to act silly as I change voices for each character. They respond in kind.
Dear Peggy and Denise,
Thank you so much for taking time to stop by and your kind words. I agree books have to be the ulitmate gift for anyone.
God bless,
Sunnie
Hi Sunnie, I couldn't agree with you more about the importance of reading aloud to kids. How else do they learn what it's all about? Congratulations on getting your book published! I'm inspired by that. I'll have to send you my list of questions about that privately, LOL. Enjoyed the hub - thanks for sharing!
Books were always my favorite gift to receive as a child. Reading to children is so very important! Congratulations on your book being published. These drawings are precious. Votes up and SHARED with followers.
Hello dkm27...they were alittle shocked to see me as I was their school nurse but it was so much fun and I enjoyed seeing their little faces again. Thank you for taking time to read.
Sunnie
Hello Sue,
Such a nice day and loved the pictures..so special..Thank you for coming by.
Sunnie
Hi Brenda,
I see you have a wonderful day with the kids. I am sure the loved you being with them..you must do a hub on it and attach some pictures..Thank you my friend,
Sunnie
I would love to be read aloud to also. Teens love it, tweens love it, and of course the little guys eat it up. Reading aloud to students increases background knowledge, increases vocabulary, enhances prosody, and is a great commercial for reading. Your students are very fortunate to have you as their teacher.
Hi Sunnie
How beautiful and sweet!
Voted up and away!
Take Care
That was so considerate of the students and the teacher. Obviously your time was well spent. To see those precious faces light up must have been unforgettable.
Hi Ruby,
It was truly such a gift. I loved the pictures. I laughed at some of them as they were so very cute. Thank you for stopping by,
Hugs,
Sunnie
Hello Sunshine,
What a wonderful thought. When our eyes are tired and can barly see..we can only dream of our grandchildren sitting beside us reading to us..I think I feel a hub on this one...:)Thank you so much for stopping by.
Hugs,
Sunnie
What a precious surprise you recieved in your email..I am happy for you. You are an inspiration to us all to do more. I love the Carppenters..Thank you..
Way to go Sunnie. Reading to my granddaughters is our special bonding time, one day they'll be reading to me. Best of luck with your book!:)
Dear acaetnna .
You are so right! Reading builds so many skills within a child...not to forget the bonding that just is never forgotton. Thank you for stopping by..
Hugs,
Sunnie
Hi Cardisa,
You know one of those paintings may be a well known artist one day...I am going to hang on to them...you never know...Thank you my friend for stopping by today..I hope you have a wonderful evening.
Sunnie
Reading is just so important to young children. One earns so much through reading. Books and the love of reading should be instilled in a child's life fro a very early age.
It's always amazing to read to children, you as the adult sometimes get into the role and it amazing how the kids respond to that. I love reading to children too.
Sunnie if I were you I would frame those works of art, they might be worth a lot of money in the future.
Hello agreenworld,
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful comment.. I appreciate you taking time to read. Take care.
Sunnie
Hello Carter,
Reading the bedtime stories was the most wonderful time. We have an old book that now my grandchildren love that I used to read to my children. It is so funny...now the book is on an ipad and it is all lit up, animated..makes for a much more lively story..hahaha
Thanks again,
Sunnie
Hello lord,
A clown? How fun would that be! I played McGruff the crime dog one time oh and the wicked witch ..that was great fun! Thank you so much for stopping by.
Sunnie
Hi Frog,
Okay you talked me into it..I will read Sunnie and her Peeps to you!...one condition...you have to sit through the whole story...haha
Thank you my friend,
Sunnie
Hi Sunnie, this is so sweet, like you I love reading to my grandchildren as I did to my children. The magic of reading a child's story book to a child I think is still often unsurpassed by other activities enjoyed together, don't you think? So hard not to get lost in them at times. X
I really like this hub. Our children need us to keep their imagination growing and active. Reading to them keeps the relationship between parent and child a close nuturing one, strong and healthy, nice job.
So colorful! Teaching and reading to our children can prevent future wars with no meaning. I have once inpersonated a clown for my wife's class children, and they cna move you with their hearts, smiles and attention!
Glad you got rewarded in your heart Sunnie!
LORD
SD - I wish sometimes someone would read to me. I read a lot and it would take some of the burden off of me.
Great advice and a great Hub written by the master writer herself.
The Frog
Dear FordeAhern
How wonderful! I hope you have a wonderful time. I know the children will love it! Thank you so much for taking time to stop by. Have a wonderful day.
Sunnie
Hello Pandagirl,
It just warmed my heart so getting all those wonderful thank you pictures. I know you must have been a wonderful teacher now you get to invest all your time in all your grandchildren and greatgrandchildren who love you dearly. How blessed we are!
Love
Sunnie
Hello Eddy,
Thank you! I was thinking about you as I wrote this, thinking your book will be out soon and what a wonderful way to let the children see your new book. You will enjoy doing this so much. Thank you for your wonderful commment.
Love,
Sunnie
Oh Sunnie this is truly beautiful and along with The Carpenters well what can I say ??
I am stuck for words this is so beautiful,tender and has to have my special Up up and away too.
Also Sunnie here's an idea for me too;our local primary schools and then I can also tell all about my special friend who drew all the pictures as well!!
Thank you so much Sunnie for such a gem!!
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
I really enjoyed reading your hub. I am off today to read a story to the local parent and toddler group and as I was reading your hub I was getting ideas on how I was going to present my little story. Thank you. PS The video was a beautiful touch.
Loved seeing the pictures and reading about your experience. I remember those wonderful days when I taught elementary school and had the class write thank you notes with pictures, too. Memories are great...and you have shared your memory with us. Thank you so much.
Thank you Mike..They are my number one group in this world who I just adored so much...found this song and it seemed to fit..thank you again.:)
The added picture is great. I had forgotten how much I liked The Carpenters.
Thank you Ann! Me and my skirts go year round from boots to flipflops..haha
Take care
Sunnie
Fun read Sunnie. The children were lucky to have you read to them. Nice hub. Hey, your picture...hot hot hot
Hi Ian,
So nice of you to stop by..I loved the pictures too so much..I laughed at a couple as they were so creative and I realized even when they were squirming in their seats that they were listening to the story..haha
Take care and thanks again,
Sunnie
This is so sweet...love the paintings..voted up
Ahhh Mike you have always been my friend, my encourager, my marketing director, my editor, my gardener mentor, and many other hats..I am truly truly blessed to know you and call you friend..I will not go against the marketing department..haha which link? :)
Thank you so much..it was such a treat to get these today..I just had to show them off..The one that caught my eye is just blew me away..."Chrissy is going to eat the peeps! ahahaha
Sunnie
Hello Debbie,
I am so happy you went to the school to read! Isnt it so much fun! They need readers...and tutors...that one on one even..Thank you for giving of yourself that way..such a blessing to those little ones..Thank you for stopping by..
Hugs,
Sunnie
Sunnie I have done that. I have went to the school to read and I loved it.. You are so awesome Sunnie.. You are an inspiration to us all. Have a wonderful day..
Debbie
Each hub you write brings joy to your readers. I can just imagine what a treat this was for the students. As your friend I was a big congratulations. The students taking the time to thank you with their drawings is unique and special.
Now as the marketing director, I am thinking a link is in order. Or go ahead and just ignore the marketing dept.
Sunnie Day Hub Author 3 months ago
Really nice Will...I loved reading to my children. I am happy you have that memory with your father. Thank you so much for stopping by,
Take care,
Sunnie