Opening the Gift
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WELCOME!
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ORIENTATION
- Prepare for your visits
- What to expect
- Credit opportunities
- Library Resources
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EVERY CHILD READY TO READ
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LET'S MAKE A STORYTIME!
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CHARACTERISTICS OF 2'S
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- At a crossroad between dependance & independance
- Build concepts through direct experience
- Short attention span
- Love rituals
- Labels/names objects in books ...
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- Look at picture & realize it is a symbol for real object
- Beginning to understand family relationships
- Developing sense of sound and repetitive verse
- Request (command!) adult to read or write
- Pretend to read books
BOOKS FOR 2'S HAVE:
- Brief text
- Simple plots
- Familiar topics
- Clear uncluttered illustrations
- Repetitive dialog & action
EXAMPLES
- Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tails (Tafuri)
- Wiggle (Cronin)
CHARACTERISTICS OF 3'S
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- Short but growing attention span
- Enjoy slapstick humor
- Fears are common
- Taking turns is a new skill ...
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- Enjoy new adventures
- Show interest in songs and rhythms
- Just beginning imaginary play
BOOKS FOR 3'S HAVE:
- Familiar things
- Venture further into the world
- Mild adventure
- Only "scary" themes that a child is ready for
EXAMPLES:
- Owl Babies (Waddell)
- We're Going On a Bear Hunt (Rosen)
CHARACTERISTICS OF 4/5'S
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- Longer attention span
- Imagination is flourishing
- More sophisticated humor -silly language
- It is the age of "WHY?" ...
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- Generally have a lot to say
- Sharing becomes easier
- Connect information & events to life experiences
BOOKS FOR 4/5'S HAVE:
- Broad range of themes - community to world
- Adventurous
- Silly, word play
- Imaginative: giants, monsters
EXAMPLES:
- Me...Jane (McDonnell)
- Llama Llama Time To Share (Dewdney)
PRE-READ THE BOOK!
- Make sure it is one you enjoy
- and there aren't "surprises" you weren't expecting
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We've been talking about selecting books based upon age and developmental stages, but another consideration is how a book enhances EARLY LITERACY SKILLS which are...
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Print Motivation
Phonological Awareness
Vocabulary
Narrative Skills
Print Awareness
Letter Knowledge
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FINGERPLAYS
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ACTION RHYMES
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FLANNELBOARDS
AND THE LIKE!
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LET'S MAKE A MAGNET BOARD!
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VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS!!!
- FIRST-put the magnet on back of piece
- SECOND-glue and glitter "sugar"
- THIRD-puffy paint "frosting"
LIBRARY RESOURCES
FOR DAYCARE PROVIDERS
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- Parent Teacher Collection
- Adult non-fiction
- Learning & Sharing Collection
- Kits
- and remember...
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TOUR!
of Children's Department
