Storybook Classrooms

Résumé du livre

Here at last -- a guide to making effective use of children's literature in the classroom! Storybook Classrooms: Using Children's Literature In The Learning Center is an exciting treasury of original ideas for activities, games and projects for the learning center, all built around children's literature. The activities are designed for independent use by children from kindergarten through grade three, and are supplemented with appealing illustrations and patterns for easy implementation. Create learning centers around such children's literature as folklore and fantasy; poetry; concept and informational books; reading readiness books; wordless books; and picture books. Storybook Classrooms includes ideas for creative expression in art, writing and drama; guidelines for organization of learning centers; suggestions for preparing games and activities; and extensive bibliographies to help you develop your learning centers and encourage children's recreational reading. The activities in this book will not only entertain and delight children but will encourage both skills development and a true love of reading. Make books and reading fun for your kids with the learning excitement and challenge of Storybook Classrooms!