Story time with Miss Stacie

Introducing… Storytime with Miss Stacie
We are so excited to officially announce a brand-new monthly program coming to Next Level Play Lounge starting in 2026.
Storytime with Miss Stacie
On the first Monday of every month from 4–5 PM, Miss Stacie will lead our littlest learners through a cozy, interactive hour filled with:

Story reading

Songs & movement

A themed hands-on activity

And lots of smiles
Each Storytime also includes one full hour of open play afterward, so the fun doesn’t stop when the books close
Our Storytime will feature a creative craft.
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Meet Miss Stacie
We are honored to welcome Miss Stacie to the Next Level family!
Miss Stacie holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Kent State University and is PK–3 certified. She earned her Master of Arts in Education and K–12 Reading Endorsement from Muskingum University. She currently teaches 2nd grade at Indian Valley at Midvale Elementary and also instructs Early Childhood Education courses at Kent State Tuscarawas
Miss Stacie is passionate about the science of reading and the proven power of repeated readings. Research shows that hearing the same story multiple times builds vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence — which is why Storytime with Miss Stacie will revisit favorite books and themes in a fun, pressure-free way that helps little readers thrive
She is also a loving wife, mama of two, and an adoring grandma to her sweet granddaughter Leighton — bringing warmth, patience, and heart into everything she does
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First Monday of every month

4:00–5:00 PM (plus playtime after!)

Next Level Play Lounge
Special Storytime Pass: $10 per child
Includes Storytime + one full hour of open play

Free for active members