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Wordplay for Kids: A Sourcebook of Poems, Rhymes, and ReadAlouds,New
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Instilling a love of reading in a child pays dividends long after early literacy skills have been mastered. The key to successful programming is to make children become participants, encouraging a 'literary ear' and love of the beauty of language itself. To help children develop artful language patterns, correct grammar, and a large and rich vocabulary, Wadham offers a range of complete programs for children ages 512 that introduce literature in a systematic way. Organized by age, each program Begins with a list of suggested ageappropriate poems, ranging from choral poetry and nursery rhymes to short, humorous selections and longer narrative poems, all designed to be shared orally Includes readalouds that encourage engagement, such as folklore, fairy tales, mythology, and fables Suggests an activity directly based on each readaloud, with handy information about target audience and size, program length, setup time, and materials and supplies needed Comes with a planning calendar showing the length of time necessary to complete the program Features a booklist of additional titles that can be used to create even more programsA fun way to transmit cultural literacy while helping to create a love of poetry, the rhythm of language, and verbal skills, Wadham's programs help children's librarians, school librarians, and storytime leaders encourage all children to be lifelong readers.
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- Q: What age group is 'Wordplay for Kids' suitable for? A: 'Wordplay for Kids' is designed for children aged 5 to 12 years, making it suitable for early readers and those developing literacy skills.
- Q: What type of content does this book include? A: The book includes a variety of poems, rhymes, read-alouds, and activities aimed at engaging children and helping them develop language skills.
- Q: Is this book suitable for group activities? A: Yes, the programs suggested in the book include information about the target audience size, making it suitable for group settings like classrooms and libraries.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wordplay for Kids' have? A: 'Wordplay for Kids' contains 240 pages, providing a comprehensive resource for teaching poetry and language.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Wordplay for Kids' is paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle for children.
- Q: When was 'Wordplay for Kids' published? A: 'Wordplay for Kids' was published on February 20, 2015.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Wordplay for Kids' is Tim Wadham, who specializes in creating educational resources for children.
- Q: Does the book provide a planning calendar? A: Yes, the book includes a planning calendar that outlines the time needed to complete each program.
- Q: What kind of activities are included in the book? A: Each read-aloud is paired with an activity that encourages engagement, helping children interact with the material creatively.
- Q: Are there additional resources recommended in the book? A: Yes, 'Wordplay for Kids' features a booklist of additional titles that can be used to create more programs and enhance learning.