Make Reading Fun (E.4.3.2)
Sub Category: Emergent Literacy: Reading and Writing
Credential Level: Level 2 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Uses a variety of strategies to engage listeners and make reading fun (character voices, props, modulating tone, animation, hand movements)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers make story time exciting by using fun voices, props, hand movements, and changes in tone. These strategies help keep children interested and make read-aloud an engaging experience. When reading is fun, children are more likely to enjoy books and want to read more.