Books for BabiesA presentation by Carrie

Hall

WHAT? BABIES CAN’T READ!

You might be asking yourself…

Just because they can’t “comprehend” and “analyze”

doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from literature...

• Benefits:– Communication– Introduces concepts– Builds skills– Provides information about world

A focus in on Social / Emotional Development

• Emotions & Expressive Sounds• Look, Point, Touch• Ask Questions• Imitating Sounds• Recognizing Pictures• Learning Words

Cognitive development Theorists...

Jean Piaget Maria Montessori

Ages in relationship to reading:

Before 4 months

4 months – 6 months6 months – 1 year

1 + years

More Facts:• 1 year old – learned all sounds for native language• 2 years old – know more words than peers•Most likely to read at the developmental age expected.

WHAT DO BABY BOOKS LOOK LIKE?

Okay, now that we know the benefits…

Characteristics of “baby books”

• Simple, Repetitive Text

• Clear Pictures & Familiar Objects

• Bright Colors• Vinyl/Cloth/

Board Books• Textured Books

Some Other recommended examples: