As part of the Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program, kids at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center were visited by Jester Jim recently, who used juggling and silly songs to help hammer down the importance of reading.
Jim wooed the kids with several different exercises, including trying to make a rectangle with one hand at the same time as making a triangle with the other. He also called both student and teacher volunteers on stage to assist with his act.
According to the New York State PTA's website, studies show that children who read at home are better prepared to succeed in formal education.
Principal Clifford Molinelli promised students that if they do their best and accumulate a certain amount of hours reading with their parents, they would receive a special guest visitor.
Patch was on hand for Jester Jim, and you can check out the photo gallery above.
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