Big Kid Story Time

About this event

This 30 minute drop in storytime is designed for preschool-age and early elementary children at least 3 years of age and older. Children are encouraged to either attend without their grown-up or sit independently on the floor while their grown-up enjoys a chair. Attendance is drop-in, first come, first served. Younger siblings can observe from their grown-up's lap. Big Kid Story Time is very interactive and structured. We start promptly at 11:15a.m. Children either attend independently while caregivers relax nearby or they sit on a dot on the floor while their grownup gets a chair at the edge of the room. We introduce classroom skills and independence using our familiar story time format. We read at least three picture books and talk, sing, and move. We end by lining up and singing our animal goodbye song then parading out the door. Plan to help your children attend and participate on their own to help them getting ready for school. Encourage them to participate by copying what they see the teachers do. Registration is not required for most story times. We meet nearly every week year-round. We cancel children’s events whenever Mason City Schools close due to Severe Weather. Delays do not count as closings.