Use of books

Age
3-6

Materials

 * A book.

Preparation
This can be a collective presentation.

Presentation
Place the book on the table.
 * 1) The Directress invites a small group of children to sit in a circle, listen and watch carefully.
 * 2) The Directress shows them how to flip the pages in a book.
 * 1) Place the left hand in the middle of the book, holding the pages down.
 * 2) Place the right hand, with the fingertips at the top corner of the book and turn the page with the index finger.
 * 3) Explain to the child the importance of taking care of the physical outlook of the book.
 * 4) Take care of it.
 * 5) Do not fold nor tear the pages.
 * 6) Do not wet it.
 * 7) Always place the book back to its place on the bookshelf.
 * 8) Teach the children to appreciate the books.
 * 9) Tell them it contains knowledge.
 * 10) It is interesting and can show us many things.
 * 11) For the older children, show them how to look at indexes, bibliography and how to study the contents of the book.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To teach children how to handle books.

Indirect aims: 


 * Teach the children independence and to appreciate books.