What books will my child understand and enjoy? Children progress through the developmental stages as they become better readers.These stages are not determined by the child's age or grade level however, the stage is determined by the child's experiences, understanding and attitude.Follow these step by step guides to determine what books are best for your child.Developing Readers.(approximate ages between 5 and 7). The children are acquiring basic book knowledge and learning that illustrations and books tell a story.Beginning books for this level should have natural language, predictable text and clear pictures that follow the story.Some books in this category include..Cat in the Hat - Dr.Seuss.Sheep in a Jeep - Nancy Shaw.We're Going on a Bear Hung - Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.From Head to Toe - Eric Carle.Early Readers (approximate ages 6 and 8). Conventional reading is occurring and children are developing strategies for reading.Children at this age are able to read on their own with appropriate selected books.Some books in this category include..Junie B.Jones - Barbara Park.Magic Tree House books - Mary Pope Osborne.Amelia Bedelia books - Peggy Parish and Lynn Sweat.Berenstain Bears - Stan and Jan Berenstain.Transitional Readers (approximate ages 7 and 9). These readers have gained enough control over their reading that they are independent and fluent.They use illustrations to gain additional meaning in the text.They enjoy playing with words, humor and poetry.Late transitional readers are starting to enjoy non fiction books.Some books in this category include..The Giving Tree - Shel Silverstein.Oh Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty - Joy Massoff.The Polar Express - Chris Van Allsburg.Walter the Farting Dog - William Kotzwinkle, Glen Murray and Audrey Coleman.Self-extending Readers (approximate ages 8-11). These students have systems and codes in place for learning.They are now reading to learn as well as for entertainment.They enjoy encountering different genres and are developing a new vocabulary.They enjoy reading books that help them make connections to their world.Some books in this category include..The Daring Book for Girls - Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz.Guinness World Records - By Guinness World Records.Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinnney.Everything Kids Cookbook - Sandra Nissenberg.Advanced Readers (approximate ages 11 and higher). These students go beyond the text to form their own interpretations.These readers sustain interest and understanding.They are acquiring more and more vocabulary and enjoy a rich selection from all genres.Some books in this category include..Redwall - Brian Jacques.Twilight - Stephenie Meyers.Harry Potter - J.K.Rolling.The Hobbit - J.R.R.Tolkien.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
The Right Book at the Right Time
What books will my child understand and enjoy? Children progress through the developmental stages as they become better readers.These stages are not determined by the child's age or grade level however, the stage is determined by the child's experiences, understanding and attitude.Follow these step by step guides to determine what books are best for your child.Developing Readers.(approximate ages between 5 and 7). The children are acquiring basic book knowledge and learning that illustrations and books tell a story.Beginning books for this level should have natural language, predictable text and clear pictures that follow the story.Some books in this category include..Cat in the Hat - Dr.Seuss.Sheep in a Jeep - Nancy Shaw.We're Going on a Bear Hung - Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.From Head to Toe - Eric Carle.Early Readers (approximate ages 6 and 8). Conventional reading is occurring and children are developing strategies for reading.Children at this age are able to read on their own with appropriate selected books.Some books in this category include..Junie B.Jones - Barbara Park.Magic Tree House books - Mary Pope Osborne.Amelia Bedelia books - Peggy Parish and Lynn Sweat.Berenstain Bears - Stan and Jan Berenstain.Transitional Readers (approximate ages 7 and 9). These readers have gained enough control over their reading that they are independent and fluent.They use illustrations to gain additional meaning in the text.They enjoy playing with words, humor and poetry.Late transitional readers are starting to enjoy non fiction books.Some books in this category include..The Giving Tree - Shel Silverstein.Oh Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty - Joy Massoff.The Polar Express - Chris Van Allsburg.Walter the Farting Dog - William Kotzwinkle, Glen Murray and Audrey Coleman.Self-extending Readers (approximate ages 8-11). These students have systems and codes in place for learning.They are now reading to learn as well as for entertainment.They enjoy encountering different genres and are developing a new vocabulary.They enjoy reading books that help them make connections to their world.Some books in this category include..The Daring Book for Girls - Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz.Guinness World Records - By Guinness World Records.Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinnney.Everything Kids Cookbook - Sandra Nissenberg.Advanced Readers (approximate ages 11 and higher). These students go beyond the text to form their own interpretations.These readers sustain interest and understanding.They are acquiring more and more vocabulary and enjoy a rich selection from all genres.Some books in this category include..Redwall - Brian Jacques.Twilight - Stephenie Meyers.Harry Potter - J.K.Rolling.The Hobbit - J.R.R.Tolkien.
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