Week One - Storytime
Resource 1: Today in class, we had Sarah from CCLC come in and run a story time demonstration to give us an insight into what is involved in preparing and running a story time, and to give up tips and hints. She read four books, interspersed with rhymes and songs, each chosen with a specific focus. Short books are best, as anything too lengthy will resulting in fidgeting and loss of attention. Any book with flaps, textures or pop-ups works well as it gives an opportunity for you to engage the children by offering them the opportunity to touch or interact with the book (but only when offered - not everyone getting up at once!). It is important to make sure all the kids can see the pictures, and to try to engage them with looking at the pictures by asking questions or pointing things out. Books with repetition work really well as kids will quickly chime in and say it with you. Rhymes and songs help get kids moving and break up periods of sitting and listening. If kids are fidgeting, a...