Children’s literature is a passion of mine. I truly hope that each child who spends time in our classroom will quickly absorb not only how important literature is, but also how much enjoyment it brings. Books are everywhere in our classroom and we read throughout the day. We have a book corner in our classroom, a wonderful spot for a ‘brain break’ or to spend quiet time with a beautiful story. We read a chapter (or two, or three) each afternoon from a chapter book. Our older friends have both private reading and partner reading built into their day. When a child says “I don’t know what to do,” I just give them that well-practiced teacher look, and usually they say, “I know, I know, I can read!”
In our classroom, we call books ‘treasures‘ and speak about how important it is to take care of our books. The children love to hear how so many books I bring to class are the same ones from my childhood. It is an absolute joy to witness the impact of literature on every child.
We asked the children to share the title of one of their favorite books.
- Simone– Babar the Elephant
- Soren– Sneezy the Snowman
- Levi— T-Rex Finds the Fish
- Casey– Dinosaur Book
- Savina– The Bunny Book
- Ruscher– I Spy Penguin
- Charlotte– Airplane Book
- Remi– My Animal Book
- Elsie– Pepa Pig Book
- Ella– Pete the Cat
- Lemon– Rainbow Fish
- Carter— Sleeping Tractor
- Lucia– The Continents Book
- David– Biscuit the Dog
- Jonathan–The Lion Book
- Katie– Pepa Pig Books
- Oliver– Paw Patrol Books
Wishing you a week filled with peace, love, and happy reading!
Kaoutar & Michelle