Children's Books

As a teacher of children ages 2–12, I look for intentional ways to teach because every child learns at a different level and at their own pace. Story time and reading aloud are so important for development. Children learn how books work—front and back cover, title, author, illustrator—and they practice reading left to right, following the storyline, and so much more. What are some of your teaching strategies when using books?

I often encouraged my students to become the author and illustrator of their own books as part of our weekly lessons. The stories my pre-K students told were amazing. Imagination is everything—just like science. How can creativity grow if children aren’t allowed to explore the wonders of their marvelous minds? Each of us has something special that’s uniquely our own.

Create a corner or section in your home as a “library,” and keep adding new books to your collection. It’s a wonderful family-building activity, and it’s something your child can one day share with their own kids as your library continues to grow. Remember: reading is never outdated.