Kimberly S. Hoffman's Blog
March 26, 2018
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Emma's Dancing DayHello and welcome to my blog post! I am a children's author and speaker, providing programs to schools, civic clubs and libraries. Last Friday I visited Cummins Childcare Development Center in Columbus, IN to give a program. This top-notch facility cares for children from infancy through pre-K. I was impressed as I traveled the halls to my destination. Each room had a large window from ceiling to floor through which I could view staff caring for babies, toddlers singing and dancing, and children playing outdoors in four different play areas, including a playground and garden. They even have an oval track outside that is 1/10th of a mile. The hallways were also lined with displays that made me want to stop and play. I was duly impressed by the security system, noting that parents had to badge in at three doors to actually enter the children resided.
I presented my program to five groups total with all of the children thoroughly enjoying both Emma’s Dancing Day as well as Sigmund Stanley Spider Squared. I loved seeing their faces as I read, some mesmerized by the story. I had asked the children to give me a thumbs up if they liked the books and as soon as I finished the second one, a little girl in the back popped right up with both of her thumbs thrust exuberantly in the air. After I read both stories, we danced to Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor. I even learned some new moves from the kids.
I did hear some very funny comments during my visit. Here are a few of those for your enjoyment.
* Upon noticing my white/silver highlights in my hair (which is all me) – “My mommy’s hair used to be white, but she colors it now.”
*When we were dancing as if toweling ourselves off, “My mommy does this all the time.”
*When leaving the program and choosing if they wanted a bookmark or business card – Little girl – “Which one did Avery pick?” me – “I don’t know who Avery is.” Little girl – “She is the short girl with blonde hair.” (There were lots of short people and probably 1/3 had blonde hair.
There were numerous other comments made and one little girl had a hard time not interjecting at every moment, but we had a grand time.
Remember if you would like me to speak at your school, church, civic group, etc. or you would like to order a book, feel free to contact me at danceforjoy63@gmail.com.
I presented my program to five groups total with all of the children thoroughly enjoying both Emma’s Dancing Day as well as Sigmund Stanley Spider Squared. I loved seeing their faces as I read, some mesmerized by the story. I had asked the children to give me a thumbs up if they liked the books and as soon as I finished the second one, a little girl in the back popped right up with both of her thumbs thrust exuberantly in the air. After I read both stories, we danced to Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor. I even learned some new moves from the kids.
I did hear some very funny comments during my visit. Here are a few of those for your enjoyment.
* Upon noticing my white/silver highlights in my hair (which is all me) – “My mommy’s hair used to be white, but she colors it now.”
*When we were dancing as if toweling ourselves off, “My mommy does this all the time.”
*When leaving the program and choosing if they wanted a bookmark or business card – Little girl – “Which one did Avery pick?” me – “I don’t know who Avery is.” Little girl – “She is the short girl with blonde hair.” (There were lots of short people and probably 1/3 had blonde hair.
There were numerous other comments made and one little girl had a hard time not interjecting at every moment, but we had a grand time.
Remember if you would like me to speak at your school, church, civic group, etc. or you would like to order a book, feel free to contact me at danceforjoy63@gmail.com.
