Welcome!
Lively Minds provides enriching and interactive storytimes and literacy
events for young children that create happy book memories and cultivate a love of reading. We also offer professional development and consulting services for early childhood professionals and librarians. Lively Minds specializes in language and literacy development, meaningful interactions, creative experiences and social-emotional literacy.
Testimonials
Lively Minds' Services
"My child care kids love having Anne visit for storytime. Her time with the kids is engaging and fun for all ages. I highly recommend Lively Minds Consulting to enhance your program and cultivate the joy of reading."
-Connie Leavitt, Owner
Imagination Station Child Care
"Anne is a very engaging and fun presenter. She has so many practical and useful strategies that our teachers could immediately put into action. Anne creates a magical experience that moves beyond the mediocre to SPECTACULAR!"
-Rhonda Cleveland, Director
Kidslink Preschool
Storytimes
Schedule a virtual or on-site storytime in the Wichita area for your children in care. The storytime content changes each month. Maximum group size is 40 children.
Presentations
KDHE-approved trainings are available for individuals and for groups at your facility. Individual trainings are currently virtual.
"We love when Anne comes because it opens up a world of imagination, creativity and a further love for books. We have had her out for several family events as well as storytimes and those have been nothing but stellar. We highly recommend that anyone in early childhood use Anne at Lively Minds Consulting.
-Jillian Hoefer, Director
WSU Child Development Center
Special Events
From family literacy nights to fundraisers to birthday parties, Ms. Anne and her faithful sidekick Monkey can book it to your event for an engaging storytime and related activities for all ages.
Consulting Services are arranged on an individual basis with the library, school, or early childhood program. Please contact Anne Harris at livelymindsconsulting@gmail.com for more information.
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