Posts Tagged ‘Picture Books’
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the six early literacy skills: print motivation, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and narrative skills.
Vocabulary is simply knowing the names of things. The larger your child’s vocabulary the better they’ll be able to express themselves, avoiding unnecessary frustration. When your child has the words to explain what they’re feeling, it’s easier on both of you. Furthermore, children with larger vocabularies have a head start when they learn to read because it’s much easier to sound out words that are familiar to them.
More great books for developing vocabulary! And don’t forget to check out our Born to Read page for more early literacy information and tips!
Tags: Born to Read, early literacy skills, Picture Books, vocabulary
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Kids won’t sit still? These fun action rhymes will entertain them.
Twinkle, Twinkle Traffic Light (tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Twinkle, twinkle traffic light, (open & close hands)
Standing at the corner bright. (rest elbow on opposite arm)
Red means stop (palm out), green means go, (wave hands)
Yellow means to drive real slow. (pretend to steer car)
Twinkle, twinkle traffic light, (open & close hands)
Standing at the corner bright. (rest elbow on opposite arm)
C-A-R (tune: Bingo)
I have a bright red shiny car, I’m driving it today-o!
C-A-R, beep beep! C-A-R, beep beep! C-A-R, beep beep!
I’m driving it today-o!
(repeat 3 times with claps for the letters)
More books about cars, trucks, and things that go! And don’t forget to join us every Saturday morning at 11:00 for Saturday Tales!
Tags: automobiles, book suggestions, cars, miss mandie, Picture Books, Rhymes, Songs, trucks
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
It’s never too early to read with your kids! Current research shows that there are six pre-reading skills that get children ready to read: print motivation, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and narrative skills. Starting from birth, simple every day activites can enhance these skills.
Print motivation, a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books, is the easiest to work on. Any time you have fun reading with your child, you’re developing your child’s print motivation. Pop-ups, lift-the-flap, and touch and feel books are so much fun, your child won’t even know reading is good for them!
Check out our Born to Read page to learn more about early literacy!
Tags: board books, Born to Read, early literacy skills, Picture Books, print motivation
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
It’s that time of year — ghosts and goblins will soon be trolling our streets looking for treats. Get the kids in the mood with these fun books guaranteed NOT to keep them up all night!
Complement your reading by really getting into character with this fun action rhyme!
Monsters Galore!
Monsters galore, can you roar? (roar)
Monsters galore, can you soar? (flying motion)
Monsters galore, please shut the door. (clap hands once)
Monsters galore, fall on the floor! (fall down)
Come to Saturday Tales October 17 at 11:00 for more Silly Monster fun with Miss Lisa!
Tags: halloween, miss lisa, monster, Picture Books, Rhymes
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Tags: all ages, book suggestions, encourage reading, Juvenile Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, reluctant readers
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
There are going to be a lot of first-time bus riders this year! To help your child prepare, we’ve gathered up a few suggestions for you!
Singing Raffi’s version of ♫ The Wheels on the Bus ♫ song in the car makes time on the highway fly by!
For older children, try out the Magic School Bus series.
Tags: Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Rhymes, school
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Tags: Add new tag, all ages, book suggestions, Juvenile Fiction, movies, Picture Books, reluctant readers
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