Sharing a big book with others

Looking at Books

• The 4 year old student has developed an understanding of book orientation and how to hold the book correctly.
• Through sharing the big book with others, the student has learned about turn-taking and listening skills as they engage in a group reading activity.
• They have explored the concept of print awareness by following along with the pictures and words in the big book.
• The activity has also helped the student start to make connections between the story in the big book and their own experiences.

For continued development, encourage the 4 year old to retell the story from the big book using their own words, allowing them to express their understanding of the story. Additionally, provide opportunities for the child to create their own big book by drawing or pasting pictures and telling a story to go along with it, fostering their creativity and storytelling skills.

Book Recommendations

• "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: A beloved classic that features stunning illustrations and teaches concepts such as counting and the life cycle of a caterpillar.
• "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle: This interactive big book introduces colors and animals, making it engaging for young readers.