2. Standards Revised National Council of Teachers of English Standards State standards for language and literacy
3. Defining Children’s Literature and Literacy Development The use of books is multifaceted, not just for reading The experience of literature always involves both the book and the reader Use of principles to support children’s literacy Scaffolding can include shared, guided, and independent work
4. Purposes and Values of Children’s Books Children’s books: Help children associate that which is new with that which is already known Give children a greater understanding of the world Make children excited to know more Foster enjoyment, imagination, curiosity Help children develop necessary language and literacy skills
6. Children’s Book Awards Caldecott Newbery Hans Christian Anderson International Reading Association Coretta Scott King National Jewish Book Award Catholic Book Award
7. Some Criteria for Selection of Books for Young Children Select books for enjoyment Durability Format Length Appeal Align with children’s experiences Offer variety of writing styles and illustrations Books that involve children’s senses
8. Additional Criteria When selecting multicultural literature When selecting books that feature children with identified needs (RIF)
9. Recommended Books Based on Age and DAP Infants Toddlers Three-, four-, and five-year olds Six-, seven-, and eight-year olds
10. Thematic Selection of Books Theme based on children’s interests Choose books that are age and developmentally appropriate Books should expand the theme Books with similar characteristics Can focus on a single item Can represent the work of a particular genre, author, and/or illustrator
11. Integrating Literature into Other Curriculum Areas Reading aloud Using informational books Using drama and art Encouraging child-dictated writing Taught around a theme Can focus on a content area Put literature around the room
12. Encouraging Children to Become Authors and Illustrators Understanding that looking at both words and illustrations demands a higher cognitive functioning Children need many opportunities to be illustrators
13. Author and Illustrator Activities Artwork Book covers Child-dictated text Photographs Binding Book buddies Book partners
14. Storytelling Value of storytelling Respects the oral tradition Impact of books, print media, radio, TV, and computers Helps children make sense of their world Encourage children to be storytellers Simple plots Small number of characters
15. Storytelling Techniques Vary speech patterns—tone, pitch, rhythm Drama Props Puppets Toys Songs Flannelboard pictures Finger plays Drawings of stories
16. Poetry Read poetry to children often Use snack time as a “poetry break time” Act out a poem Draw an illustration for a poem Include poetry in group time Pick a theme and Make an illustrated booklet Create an exhibit of poems Create a “poetry line”
17. Family/School Connection Reading to their child should be a part of every day Set up a parent-lending library Read more than books Encourage parents to limit television time Have families read books in their first language
