Materials
books or theme-related item
Instructions
1. Gather the children for story time. Put out multiple copies of the book you
want to read.
2. As the children transition to the story area, they can explore the book you
will be sharing with the group. This gives them an opportunity to linger over
the pages and enjoy the book more closely.
3. Look for books that have editions in other languages, such as Spanish.
Parents who speak other languages can enjoy these books with their
children.
4. During story time, read from your copy (ideally a "big book") while the
children look at theirs. Shop online or at yard sales or secondhand stores for
discount books that you can buy in bulk.
5. If possible, gather multiple copies of the same story told in different ways,
such as "Cinderella," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," and "The Mitten."
