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| ComprehensionBooks These Free Printable Activity Books are suitable for pre-K5 children (age 3 yrs to 11 yrs ), but can be adapted for younger or older children. Every section in this site has free printables and activity books in addition to these on this page. Enjoy! |
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| Probably the single most important aspect of your child's early academic development is learning to read and acquiring and sustaining a love of reading. Of course any child's interest needs to be perked in order for them to want to read and read and read and slowly progress from simple books with large illustrations and words to longer books with fewer illustrations and smaller words. It does not happen overnight. The journey to a love of reading is rarely accomplished overnight, but once you have reached that destination, a whole new world will open up for your child where he or she can visit places only dreamed about, live in that beautiful castle, become friends with the fairies and take a safari trip to Africa, perhaps even journey to the centre of the earth! I have compiled a large selection of mostly well known fables & fairy tales into eBook form and included age appropriate comprehension questions in each book. Bearing in mind every child develops (and I hasten to add should be allowed and encouraged to develop at their own pace) I have divided these books into various groups, Group 1 being for the very early learner, where mum's help would more than likely be required and so it becomes a fun joint effort between educator and child. (who said home education wasn't hands on? :)) Of course as with every section of this site there are related printables and hundreds of non-fiction ebooks that are available for you to freely download. Please visit this link for a list of books & Unit Studies already available in our Literature Arts section. Please visit the links below to find a group or groups that suit your child best. Group 1 The material in this group of books (fairy tales & fables) has been adapted for very little learners. The books are generally only a few pages of text and pictures, followed by a large selection of comprehension questions and discussion points. At this stage in your child's development having fun, colourful and eye-catching illustrations goes a fair way to developing a love of reading, and thus learning. Being small people it is a well known fact that their attention can waver at the slightest interruption. This is why we have kept the books short and colourful. The fun part after reading is the interaction between educator and child during the discussion period. Although the discussion is in question form (intended for the educator) your child will be too young to recognise the words or the meanings. This is where mum comes into play and forms an interactive cosy discussion group. :) Group 2 This group of books, similarly, has been compiled from well known fairy tales and fables and are generally a few pages longer than the books in Group 1. There are illustrations but the writing is smaller and the stories longer. Comprehension again is in the form of questions and discussions. Have your child try their hand at answering the questions in simple words. Interactive discussion is a must and mum will probably be roped in to explain a few things in greater detail. :) Group 3 These books are for young children who have learnt basic reading skills and enjoy the quiet time and later interaction during discussion, and whether the answers are written or spoken, you will glean important information on your child's development and where his or her interest's lay. The print is again smaller, but not too small, and the stories a little longer yet again. Group 4 This group of books has been created for the more advanced reader, regardless of age. Savannah has developed an insatiable appetite for reading, and whilst she has yet to fully comprehend every word or sentence in the book, she will focus on a subject that holds her interest. I find that illustrations are helpful but not vital at this stage. She does not hesitate to ask the meaning of a word or phrase and makes a note of it for discussion. I have included more comprehensive questions and discussion points in this group of books, where the child could possibly - probably - read the questions and write the answers unassisted. If unsure educator/child discussion is ALWAYS beneficial and I cannot stress enough the benefits of discussing a book after the child has read it. |
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