Once a week, the preschoolers have the opportunity to visit the school library. (The Monday/Wednesday/Friday class and the afternoon class go on Monday. The Tuesday/Thursday class goes on Tuesday.) Our volunteer school librarian reads them a story, and then they all have the opportunity to check out some books for the week. I love watching them make their selections! Some preschoolers just choose the first book they see, while others look hard to find the perfect one for them. Some even have a favorite type of book already!
The Tuesday/Thursday class with their selections!
On the days that we don't have library, we have Book Look right after snack.
During Book Look, preschoolers choose a book and read quietly on the carpet, either by themselves or with a friend.
The children are learning the parts of a book (cover, page, words, pictures) and working on how to turn pages without ripping them.
This is my favorite time of the day! Nothing beats cuddling with a good book!
After Book Look, Mrs. Ullestad reads a story to the entire class for Story Time.
There are so many wonderful benefits to reading to aloud to children! It stimulates their imaginations, expands their understanding of the world, helps develop language and listening skills, and prepares them to understand the written word. Create a special time to read to your children each day (maybe right before bed). Get excited about the books they bring home from the school library. Your excitement will pass on to them, and hopefully make them grow to love reading!
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