Children's Literature

Through children’s literature I plan to inspire and help students through read alouds. By using read alouds, children can discuss the topics and ask questions from what they have learned from the book. Using children’s literature will help students get a better understanding of different topics that they may encounter at some point of their lives. Whether it be a chapter book or a picture books, students can get engaged with a book they love, topics they enjoy reading about, and pictures that tell you about the story. My classroom library is rich and diverse and I hope students learn to love reading!

Below I have attached my Pinterest boards where I have ideas on books I have, books to own, and lessons.

Children’s literature helps people of all ages communicate on topics that may be hard to talk about or teach about. One way to help children is to use read-alouds that feature critical literacy literature. Teachers today can initiate conversations on tender topics by the questions they ask about what is going on in the book. “Critical literature literacy consists of high quality children’s books that prompt children to think and talk about social issues that impact their daily lives”(Hatch & Meller, 2009). Having children think and discuss tender topics allows them to better understand others, be exposed to new situations, and helps them be more aware of their surroundings. Children’s literature allows children to be introduced to many different kinds of people, which will help them to develop the right attitudes and ideas right from the beginning (Wopperer, 2011)

Hatch, J., & Meller, W., & Richardson, D. (2009). Using read-alouds with critical literacy literature in K-3 classrooms. Young Children, 76-78.
Wopperer, E. (n.d.). Inclusive literature in the library and the classroom. Knowledge Quest, 26-34.