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AT YOUR LIBRARY 13
Building a solid foundation by reading
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Start reading early says West Swindon Librarian Carolyn Kennedy
On Wednesday 5 September the lib- teacher will build.
rary will be starting regular weekly Parents can help their children T.V&
stotytimes sessions for the under- learn to read simply by getting them
fives. They will be held in the junior interested in books and making it VIDEO
area of the library between lo.30a.m. fun, exciting and a natural part of
and 11a.m. family life.
Listening to stories is one of the There are otherreasons whybooks REPAIR
first stages in the learning to read are so important to your child. They
process, but while it is situation for are an opportunity during a busy Bradman SERVICE
learning it should also be a fun and day for mother and toddler to have 'Babies Need Books' by Dorothy
enjoyable experience. This will be a few quiet moments together. Butler FREE
the aim of the library storytimes. Sharing a book on mum's lap is both We have copies of these in the
During their first four years chil- a physicaland emotionalexperience. library. Of course the librarians at Home Estimates
dren learn quickly and language is Children's bedtime of course is an West Swindon Library are always Repairs by
one of the most important skills to ideal time to spend unwinding and willing to give advice. Qualified
be acquired before going to school. relaxing over a book.
Books and stories are natural way to The essential ingredient is that Engineers.
further this and an early introduc- books must be fun. All too often Stephanie's Sales & Rentals
tion to reading is of benefit in later children are given the impression All Work
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already met crocodiles, elephants hind our story sessions on Wednes- of you with that
and tigers before their first visit to day mornings. The session will last NO
the zoo. for half an hour but each child de- Important letter or CV,
By using books with your child pending on their age will have dif- report or thesis.
they will become familiar with the ferentlevels of concentration so don't CALL
actual convention of the book - the feel obliged to stay the full time. Full secretarial
fact that you always start at one end Active participation by the children support for the small
and follow the story through words will be encouraged and there will be business. OUT
and pictures to the end. The 'idea' of a range of stories to include tradi-
the story is important too - the con- tional fairy tales, bright and attrac- Tel: 881413 CHARGE
cept that it involves a sequence of tive picture books, nursery rhymes,
events happeningoneaftertheother. poetry and finger plays.
By reading to your child and mov- Remember the library is one of
ing your finger along the printed the main sources of books for your
text you'll help your child begin to children. They can be a member something different
understand that the words you are frombirth and you can borrow up to
speaking are actually the little black 8 books free for your baby.
squiggles on the page. This won't If you are interested in knowing Old Style Telephones
happen overnight and probably not more about the importance of books
until the child is well established at with young children then the fol- Beatrix Potter Pictures
school but you will be laying the lowing may be worth reading.
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Ian looks for help
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Since The Link gave Toothill
youngsterlan Moorehouse,pictured & Ornaments
right, his first publicity a year ago
he has become very popular with Pottery including Leedsware,
parents organising parties for their Moorcroft, Wade
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Ian, 14, started by presenting self- Brass & Copper
written puppet shows but has
gradually moved into organising Vitreous Enamel Signs
all the games and entertainment
fora party, ending with a show. He Miniatures &
now regularly performs three or Collectors Cabinets
four times a week.
In the immediate future Ian Opening Times
would like to do more shows for Sat. lOam - 5pm
playgroups or as part of charitable Sun. 2pm - 5pm
fundraising events. He's also look- In the long termlan's career could
ing for an assistant who can work go in either of two directions. He's Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. 9am - 5pm
with him and can take on some of keen on drama and entertainment, Wed. 9am - 1pm
the bookings. An adult with a little but as a helper at Southleaze Sheep 97 Ermin Street
drama or even puppeteering ex- Farm he would also like to go into Stratton St Margaret
perience would be suitable, so long farming.
as the person can work alongside To contact Ian, telephone 610079 Telephone: 826821
him and not try to take over. or 523134.