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Fun Learning Activities To Compliment Children’s Literature
By admin | September 18, 2011
Literacy is arguably the most important aspects of education. The absolute best way to encourage a child to be a life long reader is to instill a love of reading early in life. Experts encourage parents to read to their babies as early as when they are in the womb.
For older children who are just beginning to learn to read, fun activities that correspond with the literature can make all the difference. Parents and teachers can ensure that children will enjoy themselves while reading if they just get a little creative.
Learning activities that compliment children-s literature do not have to be intricate or involved. Simply encouraging the child to draw a picture of what they think the main character looks like, while you read the story is a great activity that encourages listening and creativity. After the adult reads the story the child can compare their drawing to the illustrations. Then, if the child is capable, they can reread the story and look at the pictures.
Children love role-playing. Assigning different characters to children and asking them to act out the story is a great way to gauge understanding and encourage listening.
These are just a couple of simple ways to help make children-s literature fun and help turn young readers into life long readers.Keep looking, there-s more: The Ipswich Festival of Children’s Literature 3 -14 Sept 2011
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