The Reading Center
The reading center is usually a quieter and calmer area of the room. Along with the monthly offering of books, we provide flannel graph and magnetic board activities. These help the children to retell the current Bible Lesson to themselves or others, as well as work on a variety of other readiness skills and concepts. The reading loft is a place where ideas are born. It can stimulate work in other centers and serves as a place of reference. It is a place where one goes to enjoy being with the books and the world of imagination and new concepts.
Educational Value
- The child becomes aware that books are special items that require special handling, and that these books are used in an area that is calm and relaxed.
- Here the child is introduced to quality children's literature. The books exhibit examples of quality art, design, plot and character development.
- Here the child is introduced into the world of books. This is a special place where one wants to be! The desire to read is born and nurtured here.
- Children see that books are written about a wide variety of topics.
- Through reading, children are shown a constructive way one can seek a retreat from the busy side of life. This is especially seen in the offering of books that deal with the lessons and applications from the Bible - God's Word.