{"id":2587,"date":"2014-12-06T11:03:12","date_gmt":"2014-12-06T05:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.learnnext.com\/blog\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2019-06-14T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T09:47:19","slug":"things-to-consider-while-selecting-your-kids-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nextgurukul.in\/thenextworld\/things-to-consider-while-selecting-your-kids-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider while selecting your kids\u2019 books"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With lots of books for kindergartners available in the market, it is quite challenging for both teachers and parents to select the right books. Many parents and teachers believe that only colorful books are appropriate for kids, while some prefer opting for books with simple texts. However, it is not necessarily that only colorful books or books with simple texts are good for kids. So, what factors should one consider while buying books for their kids? Let us find out the answer.<\/p>\n

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    1. Check the language<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      At the elementary level, children start learning and recognizing letters and then new words. So, the language of kindergartners\u2019 books should be simple and clear. While checking the language of children\u2019s books, consider the following points.<\/p>\n

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          • Prefer the books written in short and clear sentences. It will help children read aloud.<\/li>\n
          • Consider the books having one-, two- and three-syllable words, and simple punctuations. These books are considered more effective in building reading habits, as children can easily read such books on their own and learn new words very fast.<\/li>\n
          • Opt for the books putting emphasis on rhyming words and alliteration. While rhyming words help in developing your kid\u2019s phonological awareness, alliteration will enable him\/her to read clearly. Especially, if he\/she stammers at the time of reading, alliteration texts will help him\/her get rid of this problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Book design<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Apart from the language, the design of kindergarten books is also a matter of consideration. It is true that children usually dislike the books with sombre designs and colors. Therefore, for kindergartners, you should consider the books having<\/p>\n

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                • Not more than three sentences in every page as children have limited attention spans<\/li>\n
                • Colourful pictures and illustrations so that children easily get attracted to them<\/li>\n
                • Not more than 50-60 pages in total so that a child can easily hold\/carry the books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Theme-based books<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Theme-based books are found to be more appealing to children. Some commonly used themes in kindergarten books are \u2018Animals,\u2019 \u2018Children,\u2019 \u2018Holiday-based Stories,\u2019 \u2018Daily Activities,\u2019 \u2018Vocabulary primers equipped with images,\u2019 and so on. A significant aspect of these books is that children can easily relate to things in their surroundings. For example, if a book is based on the \u2018Children theme,\u2019 kids can easily pick up the words related to their daily activities, such as \u2018play,\u2019 \u2018bath,\u2019 \u2018cloth,\u2019 \u2018eat,\u2019 \u2018sleep,\u2019 just to name a few.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Activity-based books<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Last but not the least; consider activity-based books for kids. If children get involved in various activities at the time of reading, it results in an increase in their retention power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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