Library

Library

The library is an important part of our classroom. Like any community or school library, the library is where the children build their interest in reading and writing. This is also the quiet spot in the classroom; children can head to the library if they need some alone time to relax. 

In the library, child have a chance to look at, listen to, retell, and write stories and books. Children in the library are readers and writers in their own ways, and I do everything I can to encourage them to build on their skills in this center.

I read aloud to the children everyday. While reading, I encourage children to think about what they are hearing. We talk about what is happening, make predictions about what might happen, and practice retelling the story. My goal is to instill a great love for reading in each child; the library area is the perfect place for that love to start. 

Ideas for Home:

Read, read, read! Emilie Buchwald once said, "Children are made readers in the laps of their parents." You are an important key in the emerging reading skills of your children. Try to make time every day to read to your child. 

While you are reading:

• talk about the story.
• make predictions about what might happen next.
• read the same story multiple times.
• have your child retell the story.
• let your child experiment with writing by providing paper and writing utensils.
• visit the library together and have your child pick out books that interest him/her.

If you need any tips/help with how reading to your child, please feel free to ask me at any time!

Source:
Dodge, Diane T., Colker, Laura J., Heroman, Cate. (2002). The Creative Curriculum.
        Washington DC: Teaching Strategies Inc.