I love to read. I am blessed to have a mom who loves to read and she shared her love for reading in many ways. As a child I spent hours at my local library. Shopping always involved spending time at a book store. One or two gifts from mom were always books and still are. Reading was done anywhere and everywhere. As a mom, I now give my kids a book for most every holiday, birthday and special event. Shopping still involves a book store. Even in my home I love to decorate with books-old and new! There is just something about a book.
This year I am getting to focus on books everyday.......how lucky is that??? I have spent hours reading professional books and blogs about incorporating picture books into the classroom. Picture books are perfect for any classroom and at any grade level. I had a person ask me... Why all this fuss over picture books???
WHAT? Doesn’t everyone know about picture books????? Here are just a few reasons.
Picture books.. . . . .
set a purpose for reading
are engaging
can be read quickly
can be read over and over
have beautiful or humorous illustrations that teach
make learning facts fun and easier
can encourage students to tackle difficult social issues
can teach history quickly
can spark readers to learn more about topics
can teach writing skills & comprehension skills
can be found for every reader’s ability on every topic
can build self-esteem
can teach difficult concepts quickly
are fun
can make you laugh & cry
Picture books are amazing! Mrs. Speake
If you teach, check out this great blog: Keith Schoch's blog about using picture books!
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