Storytime Share

Night in the Country by Cynthia Rylant

Introduction Aside: When we talk about a story after reading it, we are helping our children remember what we have read. Having your children retell the story takes it a step further to help them develop narrative skills, which will later help them understand what they read.
During the storytime, read the book. Point out the different sounds and animals out at night. Describe the pictures. Ask children questions about what they think about at nighttime. How do you feel? What do you hear?
Aside: Talking about experiences and what your child is thinking about can enhance the book and may give your children a perspective different from their own. This interactive experience of discussing what your child thinks about nighttime is also a way to develop your child’s narrative skills.
Submitted by Sharon Lindsay, Rockbridge Branch, Bath County (VA) Public Library