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Values of Children's Literature. 1. Developing Reading Skills:. Builds visual memory Builds imagination Builds sequencing skills (Brown Bear, Brown Bear) Develops positive attitude towards reading – it’s fun! (“The wheels on the bus …) Builds background information.
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Values of Children's Literature
1. Developing Reading Skills: • Builds visual memory • Builds imagination • Builds sequencing skills (Brown Bear, Brown Bear) • Develops positive attitude towards reading – it’s fun! (“The wheels on the bus …) • Builds background information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqJG--b0Yp0
2. Aids Personality Development: • Teaches acceptance, self-worth, being proud, and that others do care • Handles new situations (welcoming a new baby, going to the doctor, starting preschool, etc.) going to school a child with autism
3. Aids Cognitive / Intellectual Development: • Helps children learn things – color, shapes, time, numbers • Teaches concept of print • right side up • cover, front, back • letters represent words
4. Promotes Social Development: • Teaches to accept others for their differences • Sharing and cooperative play • Overcome fears • of the dark • going to the doctor Books can help children with difficult changes such as divorce
5. Encourages Language Development: • Encourages discussion of what is in illustration • More complex plot • Rhymes and poetry • Descriptive words (character, scene, actions) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuLJWWl6lTE
Emotional Development Surprised Angry In Love Proud Sad Happy
What is emotional development? • Feeling of happiness and security • when sharing a story with a parent or caregiver • Form a bond • Learn that people have similar emotions