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I was once a librarian. That was one year I can never forget. Some time in 1968, when I was a graduate student in the U.S., I had the opportunity to work as a librarian in a special school, the Rackham School at Eastern Michigan University. It was a small library with about 300 children’s books and a file box. But what struck me most was that it was an empty library. The children did not come to read. Understandably so, because there was no one to care for this library. This was a challenge to my creativity How could I make this a meaningful place for young children? I thought that first, I must go out and meet the children. I brought along some interesting storybooks and went to their classrooms and read to them. Now they knew that someone did care for their books and that started the flow of varied personalities into the little library.
The library flourished and pretty soon the children got so hooked on the books that fights would break out among them over the reading materials. It was a memorable year for me, not only because I had succeeded in drawing the youngsters to the place, but also because they eventually learned to enjoy reading.
As a parent, you may ask yourself, “how can I encourage my children to read?” The answer to this question is to excite their curiosity. When you make a child aware of his surroundings, he becomes an inquirer; he becomes curious, and wants to learn more. I think this is the first step to reading. When you go outdoors, elicit observations from the children and share some of your own. When thus challenged, their minds start to think. I think TV becomes a hindrance because it doesn’t allow a child to ask questions or become sensitive to their environment. Television, in many ways, does the thinking for children. And we must be aware that TV competes with reading time. Once curiosity is aroused, children will want to know more. And a good way to find out more, is to read a book. Many times, we may not find the answer we are seeking, but books always have a way of introducing you to other experiences. It is like the yellow pages — you don’t have to go far when “you walk the yellow pages”. Reading not only teaches you how to gather facts, but also helps you experience other ways of thinking. But before one can cultivate a zest for reading in the child, we must first make a quick check on the child’s health — if there are any physical or psychological obstacles to reading.
To check his eyesight, ask the child to name the pictures on the wall. To check for hearing, call out his name and see if he responds. Does he look straight at you when you talk to him or does he incline his ear towards your voice? Is the child emotionally well? Many times, children with psychological problems cannot concentrate on a story. Listening or reading becomes difficult for them. When all these factors are fine, work on attitude building. This is most important with young children. It is not memorizing a story that matters, rather it is learning to appreciate literature. When we read a good poem or story a day to a child, this will certainly encourage him to want to learn to read on his own. Reading builds writers. To further encourage reading as well as writing, let children draw or illustrate their own life stories. Do not as much as possible, correct errors. Criticism at this early stage may discourage him from expressing his innermost thoughts and feelings as well as from experimenting with his new found skill. We have not reached that stage where we can be truly called a “nation of readers”. As the more responsible members of society — we can start by being ourselves curious about what lies between a book’s covers. We will surely be convinced about the good value of books when we observe our young children enjoying storytelling and wanting to read and read and read. At that point, it would be safe to say they will be ready for the world.
Leo Lion is 74 years old, quite elderly for a well-known author very good children’s books. He says he does not know much about children, and yet, his children’s books appeal to both young and old.
The author of Little Blue, Yellow Blue, Inch l,j Inch, and several other books puts it this way, “the fact is that I really don’t make books children at all. I make them for that part of us, of myself, and of friends, which has never changed, that part which is still a child” (Lionni, 1964). Doing something silly, being adventurous, trying something new — bring out the child in us. Moments like these are captured in many popular children’s books. These books are just waiting to be read. Unfortunately, it seems that there are few takers among our young Filipino readers.
In the recently concluded Seminar Workshop for Librarian initiated by the Philippine Board on Books for Young People, a fact surfaced that books are just too expensive these days. A more disturbing fact was that the reading habit is not as consciously developed among our Filipino children as it should be. Comic books seem to attract the youngsters more than storybooks. Two factors observed to have contributed to the low interest in reading were television viewing and rote learning in schools. More and more, find children watching television at home for at least 3 to 4 hours a day. As a result, less time is spent for family interaction as well as for leisure reading. One consequence is that our children’s vocabulary has become limited to simple common everyday language. Television shows in general, do not allow the child to figure out several solutions to a problem. More often than not, the story line is already set. Reading, on the other hand, develops language skills and the use of symbols and details.
Another passive form is rote learning. This takes place in many schools in the country. Children have to memorize instead of being given a chance to seek knowledge in various ways. Tests and re-tests on facts do not give the child a chance to think through complex ideas or concepts.
To resolve this, one need not pull out the TV set from the living room, rather, set time each day to encourage reading at home. It need not be books alone, because magazines and newspapers contain interesting stories too. If these reading materials are placed strategically in areas most frequented by the children, chances are, these will be read.
Young children have shown greater success in achievement tests when they have had opportunities to explore and become critical thinkers (Glickman, 1979). A wise teacher will often pause during storytelling and ask the child what he thinks of the plot or, leading questions such as, “What do you think will happen next?” There is never a wrong answer — as the child ventures to create and re-create his own version of the story.
An infant of 6 months can be read to. As he starts to focus on objects and becomes familiar with members of his family, the infant can be exposed to colorful picture books. As he gets older and can sit upright, big picture books become just right for mama or papa to prop before the child — as the two read and look at the picture. Glossy pictures may seem more attractive but they can be glaring to the eyes. Matte-finished books are preferable in this case.
Books should be “baby-handled”. Turning pages is always fun for the toddler. Reading with a theatrical flair is quite important too. Freddie Santos, a seasoned stage actor, advises adults to give each character
“voice” role; perhaps, a gruff, deep voice for a giant and a lilting, soft one for a little girl.
Use of the hands and exaggerated facial expressions makes the story come alive for the young ones. Preschoolers enjoy mimicking their par.. ents or teachers, particularly in the way a story was read to them. There is a lot of role modeling when it comes to working with children.
Books can be expensive these days, but there are alternatives to this. Some city have a beginning collection of children’s books and there are a few good public libraries that carry books for youngsters as well. Visual aids as puppets, movies, and films, are often shown in some of the libraries.
Children can recreate the stories by making art work based on the story line. At the U.P. Integrated High School, the children make their own storybooks and these are displayed and read in the library. Stories made by children seem to be the best children’s stories, so far.
Children who are exposed to a variety of subjects enjoy vicarious experiences. This is most especially advantageous for handicapped children. The physically disabled get to read about how it feels to climb mountains. The socially handicapped child understands why mothers and fathers sometimes fight, why raising a happy family is important, or how a young boy recycles objects and makes something useful out of it.
The love of reading doesn’t just happen. It takes a lot of planning and work on the part of adults to encourage children to love reading. A deep and lasting appreciation for books comes from time set aside for reading, the availability of books, and encouragement from community libraries.
Taking pleasure in reading does not happen to a person overnight. It cannot be learned in a year’s time. The appreciation of literature has to be nurtured early in the young child and given expression through a stimulating environment and a cultural setting that highly values the written word.
It all begins in the womb. Rocking the baby to sleep to the tune of a gentle lullaby is an early introduction to rhythm and music for this infant. This involves listening, touching, and movement. Listening to the music, sensing the stroking or touch of the caregiver, and feeling the gentle rocking, back and forth. These 3 essential experiences are just as important in the development of reading skills.
On the other hand, children brought up in an uncaring orphanage have fewer opportunities for external stimulation. These children often stare blankly into space, remote from any social contact, and are often seen rocking themselves to sleep. The contrasting effects of these two environments show just how important an early introduction to affective learning is to the development of a child. Affective learning relates to feelings, appreciation, and enjoyment. When the cradled infant hears the melodious tune and feels the touch of warm human figure, the infant is observed to be in a relaxed state. Except for selected cases wherein the child is experiencing physical discomfort, most infants feel secure and remain calm when they are in the arms of a loving person. How does affective learning apply to reading? Up to a year old, the child is exposed to his own person and his home surroundings. He discovers the wonders of his body. This is the time when he places his fingers in his mouth; learns to move forward with the use of his legs, torso and arms; takes delight in listening to the the adults around him; takes part in “peek-a-boo” games and starts to call his parents in monosyllabic terms such as “dada” and “mama”. When the people around him find delight and show affection for this little child, the child responds with more zest and gusto. His repertory of learned behavior is expanded. He listens more intently and when read to, becomes engrossed and focuses on the pictures.
As soon as the baby can be propped up to sit on the adult’s lap, picture storybooks can be read to him. Story time must be a pleasurable activity, hence, the best time and place should be chosen for this. Most parents choose the time before sleeping as a relaxed and un rushed moment for the child and the adult as well.
To the toddler, colorful picture books are a hit. The more vivid and colorful the pictures, the better for the child. Books for toddlers come in varying sizes, make, and shape. The most common is the regular sized books. It is easy to handle, as the page size is just right and easy to turn. The stories for toddlers in this series include those that have to do with their family life, everyday objects, parts of the body (e.g., a story on fingers and how each play an important role) and humorous ones that would appeal to this very young age. Books of washable materials like cloth, plastic, and foam are made with the toddler in mind.
In reading stories to this age group, it is important to be as dramatic as can be. A mother who reads a special book on food pretends she can taste the food by mimicking “eating” sounds and “smelling” the food.
comfort, most infants feel secure and remain calm when they are in the arms of a loving person.
How does affective learning apply to reading? Up to a year old, the child is exposed to his own person and his home surroundings. He discovers the wonders of his body. This is the time when he places his fingers in his mouth; learns to move forward with the use of his legs, torso and arms; takes delight in listening to the the adults around him; takes part in “peek-a-boo” games and starts to call his parents in monosyllabic terms such as “dada” and “mama”. When the people around him find delight and show affection for this little child, the child responds with more zest and gusto. His repertory of learned behavior is expanded. He listens more intently and when read to, becomes engrossed and focuses on the pictures.
As soon as the baby can be propped up to sit on the adult’s lap, picture storybooks can be read to him. Story time must be a pleasurable activity, hence, the best time and place should be chosen for this. Most parents choose the time before sleeping as a relaxed and unrushed moment for the child and the adult as well.
To the toddler, colorful picture books are a hit. The more vivid and colorful the pictures, the better for the child. Books for toddlers come in varying sizes, make, and shape. The most common is the regular sized books, such as the Adarna series. It is easy to handle, as the page size is just right and easy to turn. The stories for toddlers in this series include those that have to do with their family life, everyday objects, parts of the body (e.g., a story on fingers and how each play an important role) and humorous ones that would appeal to this very young age. Books of washable materials like cloth, plastic, and foam are made with the toddler in mind.
In reading stories to this age group, it is important to be as dramatic as can be. A mother who reads a special book on food pretends she can taste the food by mimicking “eating” sounds and “smelling” the food.
Comfort, most infants feel secure and remain calm when they are in the arms of a loving person.
How does affective learning apply to reading? Up to a year old, the child is exposed to his own person and his home surroundings. He discovers the wonders of his body. This is the time when he places his fingers in his mouth; learns to move forward with the use of his legs, torso and arms; takes delight in listening to the the adults around him; takes part in “peek-a-boo” games and starts to call his parents in monosyllabic terms such as “dada” and “mama”. When the people around him find delight and show affection for this little child, the child responds with more zest and gusto. His repertory of learned behavior is expanded. He listens more intently and when read to, becomes engrossed and focuses on the pictures.
As soon as the baby can be propped up to sit on the adult’s lap, picture storybooks can be read to him. Story time must be a pleasurable activity, hence, the best time and place should be chosen for this. Most parents choose the time before sleeping as a relaxed and unrushed moment for the child and the adult as well.
To the toddler, colorful picture books are a hit. The more vivid and colorful the pictures, the better for the child. Books for toddlers come in varying sizes, make, and shape. The most common is the regular sized books, such as the Adarna series. It is easy to handle, as the page size is just right and easy to turn. The stories for toddlers in this series include those that have to do with their family life, everyday objects, parts of the body (e.g., a story on fingers and how each play an important role) and humorous ones that would appeal to this very young age. Books of washable materials like cloth, plastic, and foam are made with the toddler in mind.
In reading stories to this age group, it is important to be as dramatic as can be. A mother who reads a special book on food pretends she can taste the food by mimicking “eating” sounds and “smelling” the food.
The natural reaction of the child is to take delight in this and adds action, as grabbing the picture food and kissing the page as will The use of varying voice tones can also make story time more exciting. For example, when the story calls for a “big, bad wolf”, a gruff voice make. the story more realistic and stimulates the imagination of the young child.
Insurance companies are an aggressive bunch. Pick up any Sunday magazine or daily paper and one finds a variety of insurance plans to select from. A great number of readers are swayed over to buy such insurance plans. But there is another kind of insurance plan that anyone can have, at minimal cost, but with some investment in time from the adult caregiver. However, it needs an adult to provide that initial motivation, or a desire to want it. It is reading — for life!
The person who chooses to read instead of watch television is most likely one who has had pleasant early experiences with reading. A concerned and appreciative adult most probably introduced him to reading. The adult may have been a parent who took time out to read to his child or a teacher or aunt/uncle who believed that reading a book a day to this young child would help him develop a reading habit. In addition, the child must have been encouraged by seeing adults around him who enjoy reading their newspapers, magazines, and novels.
Once a child is hooked on reading, he learns to imagine being in different places, at different times, and even becoming the persons he reads about in books. The child who starts reading early, acquires a kind of insurance that will bring him educational dividends throughout his lifetime. He will never tire of learning, of seeking answers, or of imagining new possibilities in life. When selecting books for toddlers, choose books that carry the story line with visuals. The more colorful the illustrations, the better. Photographs are also attractive and can hold the child’s attention. Some stories may be too lengthy and the storyteller may have to shorten these to keep the child involved. Point out objects in the story that the toddler can recognize.
The young child never tires of hearing a story over and over. The patient parent who gives in to a request for the same book night after night, soon discovers that the child knows the book by heart; almost as if the child could “read” the book. In fact, this is the start of reading by sight. Familiarization with the printed letter, and later the printed word, are sure signs that the child will start reading at an early age.
If there are no books available, or are too costly for your budget, make a book! Draw or cut out pictures from magazines to illustrate a story you can recall or create your own story. Simple stories for toddlers include events or experiences familiar to them, such as — things they do in a day; people they know and love; things they see around them, and stories of favorite animals and pets. These booklets should be small and easy to handle (the size of half a sheet of bond paper).
Current trends in early childhood education show that children should be made aware of cultural diversity and sex role sensitivity Books need to include people of various cultures and backgrounds ind should be sensitive to sex role stereotyping. Stories that revolve around the theme of stepparents being evil (Cinderella, Hansel ‘&‘ Grete) should be avoided. At the very least, the storyteller should explain to the child that this is an unusual story and that not all stepparents are cruel to their children. Typecasting the father as the hard worker and the mother as the docile housewife, is another tendency the adult storyteller must be aware of. Instead, values and perseverance should be emphasized and discussed with the young child.
The home should be an inviting place to read books. An area where there are things to read (magazines, picture books, and newspapers) should be within reach of the younger members of the family. If they are burdened with schoolwork, make it a point to reserve time during the day
for reading material they are interested in. This would be a relaxing activity the child can look forward to when he comes home.
By age 9, if the child has acquired the habit of picking up a book, even before going to bed — then the parent should feel that the time invested in reading to the child was well worth it.