Children’s Literature

Discuss the personal or academic values of Children’s Literature

a)Improve self-esteem Students enjoy reading books about imperfect

characters who overcome real-world obstacles

b)Increase Awareness of the Worldunderstand that the purpose of literacy is to

communicate with others and achieve various goals in their life.

c) Improve Cognitive FunctionThe more children read, the more they learn to

remember details and the sequence of events within literature.

d)Improve test scores Education Online states that reading to a

preschool child may be the most important thing parents can do for educational success.

f) words and vocabularySimple sentences - complex sentences.

g) Imaginationimagination to explore.

h) Develop reading skills Develop kid’s vocabulary, grammar, language

usage, develop reading strategies and skills, etc.

i) Develop writing skills Improve kid’s analysis of text, basis for

personal writing, etc.

j) Exposure to content area subjectsGive early exposure about the topic that will

they learn

k) Develop appreciation for various art formsExposure the children to the literature in early

age will attract their attention about the literature

Personal Values :

• Strengthening a bond between the child and adult reader

Parents can read to their children whenever they are free or during bedtime. This will inevitable create a parent-child bond within themselves, thus enhancing their relationship.

Experiencing the pleasure of escaping into a fantasy world or an exciting adventure

Developing a favorable attitude toward books as an enrichment to their lives

Stimulating cognitive development

• Children will have better understanding in scenario and situation. They are able to understand the consequences of wrongdoing and choices. They will also learn to see things from another facet.

Academic value: Gaining new vocabulary and syntax

Stimulating and expanding their imaginations

• Children, who read stories, will have a better imagination than those who do not. With imagination, they are better writer or thinker with vast creativity.

Empathizing with other people's feelings and problems

Learning ways to cope with their own feelings and problems

Widening horizons as they vicariously learn about the world

Developing an interest in new subjects and hobbies

Understanding the heritage of their own and other cultures

Bringing history to life

Stimulating aesthetic development through illustrations

Exploring artistic media used in illustrations