READING TO CHILDREN

READING TO CHILDREN

Teaches them about life Answers questions Causes child to want to know more

Hear the rhythm of language Increases self-expression

CHOOSING BOOKS Babies/Toddlers Nursery rhymes Durable

Toddlers/Preschoolers Picture books

Colorful and simple Easy for toddler to turn page

FIRST BOOKS

Simple captions where the picture tells the story Want to hear the story over and over

LATER BOOKS More involved plots More word descriptions

STORY TIME SHOULD BE:

Relaxed Hold child or have them sit close Read in interesting ways Show pictures Encourage child’s remarks about story Ask open-ended questions

ASSIGNMENT:CRITIQUE CHILDREN’S BOOKS Select 2 books Follow instructions for comparing the 2 books and complete the handout