1. Learn vocabulary to describe books that are appropriate for preschoolers
2. Read and take notes from on online resource
3. Evaluate a children's book and describe its characteristics
4. Select a book that is appropriate for a preschooler
Explore a few types of children's books.
What do you call different types of children's books? What type is best depending on the child's age?
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Open to match the type of book with the age of the child.
*Cloth books
-great for babies
*Board books
-great for babies, toddlers and preschoolers too
*Picture books
-ideal for preschoolers
They have lots of illustrations with simple text. They might be stories, poems, or non-fiction informational books about animals or other favorite topics.
*Chapter books
-introduced in early elementary grades. They have thinner pages and much more text
A. Read about the features of good books for preschoolers.
First: Think about what you already know about books for preschoolers. Answer True or False.
a. Preschoolers often enjoy books about kids their own age.
True!
b. Many preschoolers enjoy books about animals and their sounds.
True!
c. Children at this age tend to prefer books with happy endings.
True!
d. Adults should choose books with small pictures and lots of writing for preschoolers.
False!
Second: Read online and take notes. What are the characteristics of a good book for preschoolers?
D. Apply your knowledge! Select a book that is appropriate for a preschooler.
1. Find children's books. Your family may have some to choose from. Or, you can borrow a book from the library.
2. Select one book that has some of the characteristics you have learned about. Your choice must show that you know what is appropriate for preschoolers, not babies, and not older children.
3. Tell your instructor about your selection. Provide this information:
Author's last name, Author's first initials (Year of publication). Title. Publisher Name.