LSSL Textbook Chapter 15: How to Read a Picture Book

HOW TO READ A PICTURE BOOK
What did I already know about the topic?
When reading children's books, I love to be interactive and engaging. If the frog in the book is jumping with his tongue out then so am I and the children and even parents I am reading with. I think everyone should enjoy the experience, and the adult does not always have to take the lead. If the child wants to "read" I think that is great! Reading does not have to be strictly word-for-word the text written or even in order.



What did I learn after completing the assignment?
I really enjoyed the author's take on how to read picture books. He mentioned that it is totally okay that if children do not like the same stories as their parents or other adults, because when readers can disagree they can also be thoughtful and critical readers. He emphasized the importance of artwork in helping to make reading fun and giving clues, and it is okay if children do not understand every single word! In addition, effects like voices, volume levels, eye contact, pauses, skipping, or repeating can all make reading more fun for everyone.

What do I still need to learn?
I love the practice I get from reading with the families I serve! What I am working on and continuing to practice learning, is reading picture books alone as an adult. This course is a great introduction to that and emphasizes the point that picture books are not just for children.






How will I share this information with others?
 I look forward to sharing these tips and applying the effects mentioned in story times with my students and even encouraging them to practice when they are reading as well. I hope to share with all those I work with that reading can most definitely be fun!






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