Personal Browsing Bins
Building Interest in Reading in Kindergarten (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyAges:
5-7
Grade Range:
KFood Groups:
Primary:
Motivation for Literacy
Transcript
Every day the children are given opportunities to practice independent reading. Each child has their own browsing box which contains books at their instructional level. We have a procedure for reading to theirselves, they go and get their box, they find a spot on the floor by themselves, they read their own books, and when the chimes sound, they stop.
Activity Objective
The goal of Personal Browsing Bins: Building Interest in Reading in Kindergarten (Virtual Tour) is to promote the enjoyment of books and appreciation for the usefulness of reading by providing students with an opportunity to select books of interest and keep selected books in their browsing bins.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Provide daily opportunities for students to read books independently, in pairs and in small groups.
- Allow students to select appropriate books that are of particular interest to them. Giving students a choice fosters motivation for literacy and an enjoyment of reading.
- Model a variety of skills related to concepts of print, including directionality and book handling.
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