How to Implement Reading & Research in Pre-K Programs

Implementing reading and research programs in a pre-kindergarten program is not as difficult at the task may sound. Although the students are just learning how to spell their names and read simple words, creative projects lay the groundwork for future educational endeavors. Working in small groups can help young children accomplish their reading and research goals. Constructing game-like projects will keep their attention.

Instructions

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Choose a theme for the reading and research project. Creating a project centered around the alphabet is a prime example of an interactive program for young students. Although the teacher will assign each child a single letter, the project will be worked on as a group and displayed in the classroom or hallway as after completion.

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Assign each child a letter of the alphabet and ask them to bring something from home that starts with the letter. Inform parents so they can help their children with the project. The child will need to know what the item is or and what it does. If a child brings in an apple, they should be able to stand in front of the group and talk about the item. This research component may be accomplished by parents explaining to the child what the item is or the teacher guiding discovery about the item in the classroom.

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Provide picture books or computer software that the child can see use to identify basic details about the item. If the item is a pencil, the student can learn that is is used for writing. Do not expect more than a sentence or two of description from the basic visual and audio research. Provide coloring pages or allow the student to draw the item for the group display. Give each child a coloring sheet for their letter of the alphabet.

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Give each student a writing strip or piece of construction paper to use for their letter of the alphabet. Trace or model the name of the item and the words the student used to describe the item. Work with each child one-on-one with reading the words that they wrote. Tape or staple a long piece of yarn to the bulletin board or wall display. Assist each child in hanging up their coloring sheets and word strips.