Storytelling using puppets is a wonderful technique that can lead children to discover the joy of literature and learning. Puppets can be used "anyway, anywhere, and anytime" to bring stories to life and to spark young imaginations. Puppets can be made out of anything from catalogs to paper cups, and from envelopes to plastic straws. Even the simplest, hand-made puppet can be thrilling for a young child. The art of storytelling is about bringing stories to life, and puppets provide us with a great way to do just that.
Know MoreRefers to any time that a group of children spend together for an activity involving everyone. They sit or sometime stand in a circle for an activity.It is a special time to share fingerplays, chants and rhymes, songs, play rhythm instruments, read a story, and participate in movement games and relaxation activities. Circle time provides a time for listening, developing attention span, promoting oral communication, and learning new concepts and skills.
Know MoreWhen most of us encounter book as a child, we are captivated by the beautifully drawn images that made the story come to life, rather than the written text itself. Then, when we get older and read "grown-up" books, we long for the enchanting illustrations, at least at first. Picture books and their illustrations can hook children into a lifelong love of reading.
Know MoreCenters work in many classrooms. It is an effective way of engaging and discpling children. Classroom centers are set keeping in mind grade level, space and our goal.
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