When it comes to planning lessons in an early childhood classrooms, picture books are the one resource educators cannot do without. Picture books are not only provocations, they ignite curiosity, stimulate creativity and imagination and are a source for teaching not only literacy skills, but an appreciation and a love for books. In this episode we unpack how we educators plan our learning experiences using picture books to drive our planning and learning experiences.We also discover what the research around the benefits of reading to children says.
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How to Plan Integrated Lessons Using a Curriculum
The Curious Garden Integrated Lesson Plan
In Depth Lesson Plan and Activities with QPootle 5
Integrated Lesson Planning with The tiger Who Came to Tea
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:53 The Importance of Picture Books
01:16 Scientific Evidence Supporting Picture Books
03:25 Choosing the Right Picture Books
05:17 Integrated Lesson Plans with Picture Books
06:24 Daily Reading and Phonological Awareness
08:31 Recap and Final Thoughts
09:48 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
