Wadham, Tim. (2015.) Wordplay for Kids: A Sourcebook of Poems, Rhymes, and Read-Alouds. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. 978-0-8389-1266-9.
Instilling a love of reading in a child pays
dividends long after early literacy skills have been mastered. The key
to successful programming is to make children become participants,
encouraging a “literary ear” and love of the beauty of language itself.
To help children develop artful language patterns, correct grammar, and a
large and rich vocabulary, Wadham offers a range of complete programs
for children ages 5-12 that introduce literature in a systematic way.
Organized by age, each program
- Begins with a list of suggested age-appropriate poems, ranging from choral poetry and nursery rhymes to short, humorous selections and longer narrative poems, all designed to be shared orally
- Includes read-alouds that encourage engagement, such as folklore, fairy tales, mythology, and fables
- Suggests an activity directly based on each read-aloud, with handy information about target audience and size, program length, setup time, and materials and supplies needed
- Comes with a planning calendar showing the length of time necessary to complete the program
- Features a booklist of additional titles that can be used to create even more programs
A
fun way to transmit cultural literacy while helping to create a love of
poetry, the rhythm of language, and verbal skills, Wadham’s programs
help children’s librarians, school librarians, and storytime leaders
encourage all children to be lifelong readers.
(book description)
*Many of the nursery rhymes and some of the poems are appropriate for preschool children. Most are great for developing phonological awareness! (Katie)
