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I just started working as a preschool teacher. They are mostly 3 and 4 years old. When I read them stories, I find myself changing some of the words in the book to easier words that the children would understand. Even though the books are for children, I feel that they may not know what I am saying, if I read the longer, more complicated words. Is it wrong to change the words? Should I be reading what's in the books, even though the children may not understand the words yet?
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In my opinion it is not "wrong to change the words" ... but, what I would say is why?
You may just be surprised by just how much they do understand - and one of your roles as a Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is to extend the children's learning. By introducting new words and vocabulary you are promoting language and learning.
If, when reading a book, you come to a big word (or word you might otherwise change) say that word... at the end of the sentence go back... say "I noticed a really big word in this story... does anyone know what _____ means?" this opens up communication and sharing of ideas which is all part of their learning and part of the story!
In my opinion it is not "wrong to change the words" ... but, what I would say is why?
You may just be surprised by just how much they do understand - and one of your roles as a Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is to extend the children's learning. By introducting new words and vocabulary you are promoting language and learning.
If, when reading a book, you come to a big word (or word you might otherwise change) say that word... at the end of the sentence go back... say "I noticed a really big word in this story... does anyone know what _____ means?" this opens up communication and sharing of ideas which is all part of their learning and part of the story!
Do you know of any books similar to the Adventures of Riley Series for a 4 year old?
Kait S
Do you know any of books similar to this series that a 4 year old would like?
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