Hello friends,

Warm wishes for a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year!

I will be on leave from all my Babytime Fun activities until hopefully Fall 2009. My only remaining event is “Rock the Cradle” with Public Radio on Sunday, January 25 - 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. I’d love to see you there!

Please watch this site for updates. I am excited about this change of pace and will look forward to sharing new and improved ideas in the Fall.

Keep Reading Good Books!

Sara, Pete, Webster and Dottie Dog

Hello Friends!

As the cold weather is settling in around you, take time to cozy up with and good book a the little one(s) in your life. Baby brain research has shown that the connection made between caregivers and infants through touching, snuggling, reading, rhyming and singing makes brain pathways form quicker and better than with a fancy toy.

So not only will you create a lasting connection with your child, but you will be warm, happy and helping stimulate your baby’s brain in a positive way.

Happy reading (and snuggling)!

Sara

Hello Friends!

I can’t believe Fall is right around the corner. So, I’m starting to get ready for what looks like and exciting Fall. I have just posted my Fall class schedule so take a look and shoot me an email if you’d like to join the group.

Otherwise, I will see you at one of my other events around town. Keep Reading Good Books!

Sara, Dottie Dog, Pete and Webster

Hello again friends,

Today I kicked off Babytime at the Children’s Theatre Co. and it was a blast! It was great to see so many smiling faces. There are still spaces available and 6 more Babytimes events. If you would like to join us, click on this link for more information. The events are free this summer, but you will need to call ahead to reserve a spot.

Hope to see you next week at Red Balloon or Children’s Theatre Co.

*You may need to mouse-over the image in the link above to enlarge it*

Sara

Hello Friends!

I hope to see you at a free event, a class or a Booktime Birthday party this summer. The Early Literacy fun just doesn’t stop.

Please Note I will NOT be leading Babytime at the Red Balloon on the 1st Saturday in July (July 5th). There will be a regular storytime that day instead. Call the Red Balloon for more details. (651.224.8320)

GREAT NEWS! Babytime will be starting at the Children’s Theatre Co. in Mpls this summer. This Thursday (June 19th at 10:15am) will be the first of 7 FREE events. Space is limited so call in advance to reserve a spot. (612.874.0400) I hope to see you there! Watch here for a special invitation to be posted soon.

Keep Reading!

Sara

Hello friends!

It has been a busy Spring and as we approach summer I am excited for more outside time with my family. I love to hear your stories of how you use the stories, songs and rhymes from Babytime in your daily life. If you have a minute (ha ha - with a baby? shoot me an email.

Babytime class at Red Balloon is full but there are still some spots at Rolly Pollies. Watch this site for an exciting new announcement within the next week.

Until then — Happy Reading!

Sara

Hello friends!

Thanks for stopping by my site. I’m off to a busy Spring with classes and Booktime parties going strong. Babytime classes at Rolly Pollies begin next week (April 11). There are still some spaces available. If you are hoping to get into class at Red Balloon this summer, shoot me an email now to get on the waiting list. And book your Booktime Birthday party in advance as the summer is already filling up.

Don’t forget to check out the “Baby Brain” articles and booklist. Drop me a comment if you have time and FOR SURE come and share in a FREE Babytime at Red Balloon on Tuesdays and Rolly Pollies on Fridays.

I continue to see exciting things happening for babies and their caregivers. It’s Babytime Fun!

Sara

Welcome to Babytime Fun! There are many opportunities to share in my programs this month.

If you haven’t yet experienced Babytime, I invite you to join the fun at an “Open to the Public” session on Tuesdays at the Red Balloon Bookshop (10:15) or Fridays at Rolly Pollies (11:15). If you prefer a smaller, more intimate setting with hand’s-on fun, please see my class schedule . There are still a few spaces available.

I am also sharing with preschoolers at Mendota Elementary for one more Wednesday (6th) at 9:30am. I’d love to see you there!

If you are looking for a new option for a Birthday party. Please inquire about my Booktime Birthday parties. Babies and children alike will love the early literacy fun tucked inside the stories, puppets, rhymes and songs.

Please visit often as a new Book Review will be posted soon, and pictures and stories I’ve gathered over the past 6 years are about to come alive on this site.

Happy reading, rhyming, singing and hugging with your little one!

Sara

Welcome to Babytimefun! Browse around. Great information awaits…

Find the perfect gift book for the babies and children in your life on the “Favorite Reads” Booklist

Check out my newly posted Winter and Spring classes and events in Woodbury, St Paul, and Mendota Heights!

Wishing you and yours the best of this wonderful season. May peace surround you all.

Always,

Sara

Hello Friends!

I am so excited to share this 3 minute video clip with you. Now when friends ask you where you are taking your baby… you can show them. I’ve found it somewhat difficult to explain a storytime for babies. But now, we all have the video clip to do the job for us. Town Square Television (Donna Borton-Chicone and Erik Johnson) did a fabulous job filming, editing and producing the clip. Enjoy!

Babytime video clip

Sara