How to teach picture books to children?
This is a big problem. There are two main ways for children to understand a book: one is to combine their own observations with their own understanding and experience of the world; the other is to listen to the parents' reading and feel the narrator's understanding of the book.
Therefore, the quality of picture books read by parents determines, to a certain extent, children’s understanding and depth of feelings.
As Mr. Matsui Nao said: "The person who tells the picture book can determine the ultimate value of reading the picture book. No matter how good the picture book is, if the person who tells it has a perfunctory attitude, he will not be able to vividly convey the meaning of the book... ...If people who teach picture books can relate to good picture books, fully understand the content of the books, and enjoy themselves, they will definitely be able to convey richer contents to their children." ("The Seeds of Happiness")
I have seen and used many methods for reading picture books to children. For example, the method of reading from the script, the method of cadence, the method of reading softly, the method of reading aloud, the method of adding fuel and vinegar, the method of asking questions while reading, the role-playing method...
Everyone has their own familiar and favorite teaching methods, and children For different teaching methods, the feelings must be different.
When we first came into contact with picture books and read picture books to our children, we probably used the "script method" the most. You can only use this method when you don't understand enough the picture books you're reading.
Reading from the book, as the name suggests, is to follow the words in the picture book and read them word for word, sentence by sentence. If you can read the sentences clearly and fluently, you are considered good.
This method is also the most commonly used method by people who are new to reading picture books. This method should be suitable for children's books with only simple words.
However, when reading is explained in this way, the effect may be average because parents do not have a deep understanding and experience of books.
Therefore, I strongly suggest that when reading picture books to children, we must read them ourselves first. Only when adults enthusiastically like picture books can we pass on our love to children. Reading it yourself first and letting yourself fall in love with picture books is the magic weapon for teaching good picture books to children.
For example, the cadence method, soft reading method, reading aloud method and role-playing method based on one's own likes and passions are most easily accepted by children and can deepen their memory.
Different methods should be adopted when reading different picture books. For example, reading works with strong story elements, such as "Mom's Red Sofa", "Reunion", "Different Carmela", "Tim and Saran", etc., the rhythmic reading method can allow children to feel the language and language of different characters. mood.
When reading "The Round Moon", "Where Has the Wind Gone" and "Dear Moon" and other picture books that are not very story-driven and relatively lyrical, you can read them aloud softly and read them before going to bed. The child calms down and feels relieved.
When reading "Into the Garden of Life" and "Chief Seattle's Declaration", use the reading method aloud. Even when reading "Chief Seattle's Declaration", you can stand on a chair and read it aloud to your children. In this way, you will also be infected by the sonorous and powerful sound.
There are also many picture books with distinctive characters and twists and turns in their plots, which are very suitable for role-playing games. Such as "Police Officer Barker and Police Dog Gloria", "The Magic of Art", "Sick, Don't Be Afraid" from the "Minnie Wolf" series, etc. These picture books allow children to take on the role of characters and allow children to "move". It will leave a very deep impression on your children.
In addition, when reading picture books adapted from nursery rhymes such as "A Garden of Green Vegetables Become a Spirit" and "Grandma's Bridge", check the information in advance. You can use the rhythm of Allegro and nursery rhymes when reading, and your children will soon be able to read it. Catchy.
As for how to read picture books to children, children in every family have their own favorite and familiar methods. No matter what method is used, the best method is that the children like it and the parents are relaxed.
Even if parents read picture books to their children in an embellished way (although I don’t like this method), if the children like to listen, or under specific circumstances-for example, after the children have read the works familiarly, they can read the picture books to their children. , it is also possible to re-deconstruct the picture book in your own language and tell it this way for your children.
What should you pay attention to when reading picture books?
Usually you need to pay attention to the following aspects.
1. Every time you give a lecture, you must first read the author's name, and sometimes briefly introduce the author. This not only shows respect for the author, but also allows children to better understand the work.
Especially when reading different books by the same author, we can ask the children before reading, look at the cover, whose work does this look like? Over time, children will have a certain understanding of the artistic styles of some authors.
After reading several works by Leo Leoni, Ari Carr, Anthony Brown, Andre Deon, etc., the child will have an impression of the style and basically You can see it at first glance.
2. When reading each page, pay attention to leaving a little blank time. You can be silent and wait for the child to turn the page. Children browse and feel the pictures, and then continue reading when they feel it is time to continue. This kind of silence, or "blank" time, can allow children's thoughts to "fly a little longer."
3. Try to read aloud according to the text in the book (unless some sentences or words are difficult to read, you can change it temporarily), control the speed and tone of speech, and grasp the rhythm of reading the entire book.
Slow down your speaking speed and read aloud according to the text in the book. This will calm your voice and give you a feeling. In this way, the child's understanding will be better, and it will also give the child more time to appreciate and feel the pictures.
4. Be careful to start reading from the cover. As you read, start with the cover and ask your child to guess what the story is about.
After the cover, there is the title page, and children should also be careful to read it. After reading, look at the back cover. This allows children to have a more complete impression and understanding of the book.
5. Pay attention to explaining the words to the children while maintaining the coherence of the story. Whenever a child encounters a word they don't understand, they will ask what it means. At this time, we can provide the child with an answer in time.
6. When we read picture books to our children, we need to pay attention to the pictures. After reading the words on a page of the book, we can sigh at the color matching and line expression in the picture, and sometimes remind her to look at what is in the picture.
7. After reading the picture book, remain silent for a while so that the children have time to reflect on the story. If your child is interested, discuss the work with your child.
8. Picture books with vivid characters and rich plots can be used to play role-playing games with children. Children who are learning to draw can also try drawing the main characters or scenes in the book.
Finally, parents are reminded that when reading to their children, do not be sloppy or add insult to injury, and respect the original text as much as possible.
When reading text, read as much as possible. When discussing and explaining, use your usual speaking tone to allow children to mentally separate the text in the book from their parents’ explanations.
When children have words they don’t understand, they should explain them immediately. Parents think that good picture books must be taken out frequently and read several times to deepen their memory.
After reading, you can discuss with your children - interesting things in the book, creative pictures, interesting words, etc.
In short, the way we read is different, the way children read is different, and the breadth and depth of thinking and imagination are also different.
For these differences, it is still necessary for us to read more, spend more time, and master more reading methods suitable for our children.