Storytime Share

The Art Box by Gail Gibbons

<Before reading the book: Ask the children to describe things they would put in a box. And in this box it will contain art supplies. What can you think of? They reply with crayons, paint, etc. This is a great way for children to use the vocabulary that they do know and also good for developing Narrative Skills, which is the ability to describe events and tell stories. Now let’s see how a book can help introduce children to new vocabulary.
Read the book.
You can have items like compass, protractor, etc. available for the children to see and use.
Submitted by Katie Ross, Kanawha County (WV) Public Library System