Mrs. Semmig, a teacher at St. David's Evangelical Lutheran Church's Preschool in Massapequa Park, is shown reading to the three-year-old class.

According to Robin Lever, director of the preschool, reading and interactive play is very important for young children. She added that "we at St. David's

Preschool are very proud of our preschool programs that include our yearly visit of Patricia farm animals, hop-athons and butterfly science projects to name a few."

Mrs. Semmig is shown reading to St. David's three-year-old class. Photo by John H. Meyer.