1. Children’s Literature
Books and stories introduce children to the world of reality and fantasy. They are also great teaching tools!

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Value of Reading
Ideas
Vocabulary
Emotions
Quiet time
Humor
Imagination
Sense of right and wrong
Reading readiness
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Book Selection
S imple plot
T hings that rhyme
O ne main character
R epetition
I ncludes direct conversation
E nding is definite
S ituations are familiar
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4. Activity Options with Stories
Flannel boards
Finger plays
Drama
Drawing
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5. Reading a Story with a group of children…
Take time for questions, input and ideas
Relate the story to the child’s life.
Design a follow-up activity based on the story.
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6. Literature Based Activity Plan
In your small quad, pick a book (preschool aged) and then plan an activity plan around that book.
Make puppets based on the activity plan and developmental goals
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Class Presentation
As a group you will explain these parts of the Activity Plan:
Name of book
Curriculum area
Developmental goals
Closure questions
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