Part 3: Fun! Sarah EnsorJune 16, 2014News Part 3 of 3 – Checklist for a Successful PreK-3 Literacy Program As well as being Child Focused and Teacher Driven, there is another absolutely vital element to any successful reading program – Fun! Children need color and excitement, strong characters and entertaining storylines to keep them captivated and engaged… Here are five things that help make reading fun: Look for bright colors, entertaining illustrations and stunning photography throughout every book. Ensure the program offers a variety of genres – traditional tales, fables, fiction and informational. Boys need excitement – look for modern, intriguing topics with plenty of visual action on every page. Children love meeting new friends – a good program will introduce a variety of characters who return at higher reading levels. You’ll find every item featured in my Checklist for a Successful PreK-3 Literacy Program is well and truly checked by the Red Rocket Readers Series. Missed the earlier posts in this series? Checklist for a Successful PreK-3 Literacy Program Part 1: Child Focused Checklist for a Successful PreK-3 Literacy Program Part 2: Teacher Driven About the author:Sarah EnsorRocket Scientist | Flying Start Books Like what we've got to say? Spread the word!
