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Essential Learnings for Reading C

Attitudes

Knowledge

Behavior

 I can choose books that are engaging, interesting and appropriate for the children I work with.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 There are strategies for selecting high- quality, developmentally and culturally appropriate books.

Books should serve as both mirrors of children’s experiences and windows to new experiences.

Libraries are a resource for children, teachers and parents.

Selection criteria are guidelines for choosing books. 

 

 Can name two criteria to use when choosing a book.

Can name two types of children’s books.

Can identify one strategy for promoting family involvement in children’s book reading.

 

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Myth

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Using Books with Children

Using books as mirrors and windows

Predictor

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Guest Faculty: Linda Gamrell

Website Activities:

Video Focus - Books as windows and mirrors

Discussion Questions -

How can parents support children's narrative skills at home?

Share experiences with this week's "Ideas to do Tomorrow":

  • Contact your local children's librarian and find out what your library has to offer.
  • Read two books with your children - one that reflects their experiences and one that explores new ideas.

Action Plan - Read two books with your children - one that reflects their experiences and one that explores new ideas