Level 1 books for kindergarten
Expert-Approved First Reader Books
Hearing your child read words aloud for the first time is a lot like watching a baby take their first steps. There is the thrill of the milestone ("He can read all by himself!") balanced by the knowledge that there's still a long road ahead. Your child can use all the help and support you can muster to understand her true potential.
Thankfully, there are plenty of first reader books and early reading titles that have been created to meet newly independent readers (typically kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade) right at their level, with easy-to-follow plots, simple vocabulary, and lots of sight words. But the most important thing you can do to support your early reader is to help them love reading, and that means offering them a variety of book choices at their reading level to see what they gravitate towards, says Katie Carella, a former teacher and executive editor at Scholastic who oversees the Acorn and Branches book series for early readers. "When I was teaching, that moment where I saw kids light up about a book was when I knew I'd made a difference," says Carella. "If you miss that window in the first, second, or third grade, kids go on to say, 'I'm not a reader' and 'I don't like reasding.'"
Here, with input from Carella, Scholastic Parents has crafted a varied list of early reader books that will get your growing bookworm saying, "I love to read!"
For Kids Who Just Started to Read: Try a Simple Series
The books in the Acorn line provide kids an entertaining window into topics they care about (like friendship, pets, and magic), with engaging characters created by award-winning children's book authors and illustrators. They grow reading confidence with short chapters, each of which can be read as a stand-alone story. Each book has a Grade 1 Scholastic reading level, but is designed to appeal to kids in kindergarten through second grade. "As a teacher, it was hard to find fresh and engaging stories for this age group," says Carella, who conceived of and launched the Acorn line.
"I wanted to create books that could really light a fire in kids." One tip for parents looking to help a new reader along? Trade off reading the speech bubbles for each character with your child.
The first books in the Acorn line feature the laugh-out-loud A Crabby Book: Hello, Crabby, about a cranky crab who drives his friends crazy with his refusal to be cheered up; Unicorn and Yeti, a magical exploration of friendship; Hello, Hedgehog: Do You Like My Bike?, which offers emotional/social lessons, such as identifying how a friend might be feeling based on their facial expression; and Dragon: A Friend for Dragon, who goes through some hilarious mishaps that are the trademark of author Dav Pilkey of Dog Man fame. (The second book of many of these series is due out in September, so keep an eye peeled!)
Shop Books Created Just for New Readers!
For Kids Who Just Started to Read: Revisit Favorite Childhood Books
If you lived for the cuddles of a daily read-aloud routine with your littles, get ready to reap a serious payoff now.
Revisiting already-familiar books is a great way to build reader confidence, according to Scholastic Parents contributor Christie Burnett, an experienced early childhood educator and a mom of two. Kids already have a strong emotional connection to these books, and early childhood books share many commonalities with early reader books, like simple sentences and easy-to-decipher pictures. Even if your child can read these books from memory, "every word read, in each and every book, is valuable to their beginning literacy skills," wrote Burnett in an ode to board books. These so-called "baby books" are great options to revisit once your kids start reading on their own.
Childhood Books Early Readers Love and Cherish
For Kids Who Just Started to Read: Try Scholastic Level 1 Readers
The education experts at Scholastic use the latest research on children's literacy to develop leveled readers (levels 1, 2, 3) designed to build reading confidence throughout elementary school.
The Level 1 readers tell an engaging story with simple sentences and a mix of familiar words and new vocabulary — perfect for readers just beginning their literacy journey. A beloved character like Clifford, Noodles or Peppa Pig helps kids feel even more connected. Shop the full list of Scholastic Leveled Readers at the Scholastic Store Online.
Fall In Love With Reading With Level 1 Readers!
For New Readers Ready to Build Stamina: Try Branches Early Chapter Books
If your early reading is breezing along, nailing sight words and reading aloud at a natural-sounding clip, a Branches book series may be the perfect next step for them. Branches books are specifically designed to help early readers build stamina and work their way up to traditional chapter books. Branches books have more illustrations than more mature chapter books, but they offer more complexity than other early readers. The books have a Scholastic Grade 2 reading level, and are written to appeal to grades 1 to 3.
With accessible text, fast-paced plots, and plenty of cliffhangers, Branches books encourage kids to keep reading and reading.
One great way to get your kids into the book: Trade off reading chapters. If kids can connect to the first book in the series, they have a ready-made trove of reading material they'll love. "A lot of parents will tell me, 'Oh, we read the first book together, and then he stayed up all night reading the next three on his own," says Carella, who oversees the Branches series. With 20 Branches books in print, you're sure to find a character and storyline that will fascinate your early reader. Shop the full Branches series at The Scholastic Store Online.
Early Chapter Books That Build Stamina and a Love of Reading
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The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding Reader
The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding ReaderParenting
by Megan Hungerford
Amazon / Scary Mommy
The best level 1 reading books can help your future bookworm fall in love with reading. But before you fill that bookcase full of your childhood favorites, it’s important to know that there are levels this -ish, mama. Yes, literal levels. When shopping for books for new or learning readers, you don’t want anything too easy or too difficult. You also want to be sure that it’s something that will actually hold their attention and get your LO interested in books (hopefully enough to want to continue reading on their own). It’s a lot to take into consideration! While filling up a bookshelf with the classics may be an understandable first instinct, it’s important to get what you’re child will both enjoy and learn from.
“Let your child’s library be determined by what they want to read. Building reading fluency is all about practice. And if your child is reading what appeals to them, they will want to read more and more,” advised Rachel Matson, the associate editor at Scholastic.
“Passion for the book is more important than if your child is reading above or below level.”
That’s right. It doesn’t matter if the book is about ponies, pirates, or Olaf the Snowman — as long as they want to read it!
What is a level 1 reader?
Generally, there are five different categories (I Can Read, Ready to Read, Hello Reader, Step into Reading, and Brand New Readers) and four easy reader levels (Levels 1-4), each with various subcategories for different ages. Level 1 readers are usually around five or six years old, the age most children begin kindergarten. Unfortunately, there isn’t one set of industry standards across publishers that categorizes level 1 reading books. (Which makes this hella confusing for us parents). However, all the best level 1 reading books have the same characteristics: a simple vocabulary with familiar high-frequency words, repetition, and illustrations that support the text on every page. Shira Stein, a New York-based literacy specialist and tutor, gave Scary Mommy a little insight:
“Most publishing companies issue some version of early leveled readers.
And these books can be very helpful in supporting your child learning to read because they are written with this specific audience in mind,” recommends Stein.
The Five Finger Rule
But how do you know if that level 1 reading book is right for your reader? Stein recommends using the Five Finger Rule! “If your kiddo opens a book and runs into 5+ unfamiliar words, that book is too hard. But zero unknown words is too easy,” Stein explains. So, it’s best to find a sweet spot in the middle. A book that has 2-3 new words per page is perfect for your learning reader.
I know that seems like a ton of info, mama — but don’t worry. We’ve sifted through all the leveled easy reading books from different publishing houses to collect the best level 1 reading books that are actually easy to read. Check them out below!
The Best Level 1 Reading Books
'Hello, Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepover!' by Norm Feuti
Scholastic Books’ Associate Editor Rachel Matson recommends “this cute-as-can-be sleepover story which is all about having empathy for your friends,” as one of her top level 1 books.
Part of the Scholastic early reader line Acorn, Hello Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepover! is the second of the five book series. The Acorn book line features easy to read text, a short story format, and captivating tales illustrated in full color. “Perfect for kids just learning to read. They have age-appropriate humor (no crude/gross humor), good grammar, and are relatable for young kids. Three to seven year-olds will enjoy them (and their parents). The hide-and-seek part is a big favorite” said one happy Amazon customer.
$4.99
'Jump' by David McPhail
Jump into reading with this high quality, guided reading level A book by David McPhail. Part of the award winning early reading series from Holiday House, the book features acclaimed author-illustrators that create compelling narratives with simple text and gorgeous original artwork. McPhail uses cozy watercolor illustrations to depict kids and animals leaping in the air with this beginner book perfect for early kindergarten.
“Awesome book,” reviews one happy customer on Amazon. “I love how even though these books are for beginning readers the illustrations and books are just as rich as higher level ones!”
$7.99
'Go Dog Go!' by P.D. Eastman
This classic beginner’s book written by P.D. Eastman—edited by Dr. Seuss—features silly dogs zipping around town in everything from a car to rollerskates. With so many fun-loving characters, it’s no wonder why this beloved book has been a favorite for generations. One Amazon customer reviews, “from colors and numbers and locations, to the time of day, basic temperature, and size comparisons, there are lots of learning moments in this book. But I think it’s the fun illustrations and simple humor that has kept us coming back to Go, Dog, Go!” Kids of all ages (and reading abilities) will giggle when they hit the classic line “I do not like your hat” (which is so humorously met with a frosty “goodbye”). And parents will rarely tire of sharing this classic with their kiddos.
$4.99
'Frog Meets Dog' by Janee Trasler
Chosen as a best book of 2020 by the Chicago Public Library, the Frog and Dog series is guaranteed to elicit giggles from the whole family. The first story in the series, Frog Meets Dog, tells how the two characters first encounter grows into friendship while also highlighting the importance of showing kindness. Perfect for fans of Hop on Pop, the simple text features repetitive rhyming texts allowing early readers to quickly recognize the cadence of the book while sounding out words. “We love this book!” said one Amazon customer. “Such a fun, easy reader that also shows kids it’s important to be kind. The fun and silly illustrations are perfect for all kids learning to read!”
$4.99
'Soccer Time!' by Terry Pierce
What’s more exciting than scoring a goal? Finally reading a book all on your own — obviously! That is exactly what author Terry Pierce captures in this truly beginner book for the sports-loving kid. Simple sentences chocked full of alliterations and word families makes this a book little learners will enjoy reading again and again.
“This is a cute book with easy to learn words and nice illustrations. Definitely coming back for more of this brand,” raved an Amazon customer. This Step 1 book from the Step into Reading series is ideal for a 4 to 6 year old who knows their alphabet and can’t wait to start reading!
$4.99
'Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection' by Mo Willems
Create an instant Elephant & Piggie library with all 25 titles in one complete set by author- illustrator Mo Willems. Any new reader will love giggling their way through the side splitting and always heartwarming adventures of these two wonderful friends. The set includes teacher favorites like There is a Bird on Your Head! and Today I Will Fly!, and come highly recommended by New York City based reading specialist, Shira Stein. “My favorite books for the beginning reader age group include anything by Mo Willems, but especially the Elephant and Piggie books.” states Stein. But don’t forget how much parents love them too! One parent on Amazon reviews, “My daughter loves Elephant and Piggie books.
The stories are hilarious, and the characters are kind and friendly. The best part is that the books use simple vocabulary and my daughter for the most part can read them on her own.”
$99.99
'Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle' by Tina Kügler
“A must-have for any child with siblings,” recommends Rachel Matson, Associate Editor at Scholastic. The first book of the hit Fox Tails series features brother and sister Fritz and Franny, and their highly imaginative bedtime routine that ends up looking a lot like sibling shenanigans. Any young reader with siblings and only children who pine for a larger family will respond to the rambunctious stories with vivid illustrations. “A marvelous read,” reviews one customer on Amazon. “The story and the illustrations are both charming and imaginative. Includes a drawing tutorial and a “What’s your story” prompt to keep the story going.”
$4.99
'Ice Cream Soup' by Ann Ingalls
Part of the Penguin Books Young Readers series, this level 1 book explores what happens when an ice cream cake gets overloaded with too many ingredients.
Ann Ingalls masterfully crafts a story that is not only appropriate for young readers, primarily ages 4-6, but tells it with easy-to-read text full of short and simple words. “These Penguin Young Readers are what I think of as a true Level 1, for the kid who is just putting everything together and starting to read. It’s such a great feeling for my little man to be able to read the whole book himself. This is the first book my son ever read all by himself, and it’s probably my favorite out of this series,” said a parent reviewer on Amazon.
$9.33
'Meet the Sight Words' Level 1 Boxed Set by Kathy Oxley
Created specifically for four to five year olds who are just starting to read by recognizing sight words and sounding out CVC words (consonant vowel consonant words such as ‘cat’ and ‘fan’). These books focus on the 16 most frequent kindergarten sight words (also known as star words or high frequency words) that kids are taught to memorize in their early reading journey. One parent reviews on Amazon, “I bought Level 1, 2, and 3, and my son loves them! The biggest win is that these books, coupled with his few lessons on sight words, have enabled him to quickly be able to start recognizing these words and actually reading full sentences!”
$13.
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'Here is Big Bunny' by Steve Henry
Here is Big Bunny is a visual treat for young readers. Steve Henry creates a cute and captivating story while changing just one word on each page to help budding readers gain confidence and momentum. And during the entire story, there are more than 150 adorable animal characters involved in their everyday city life to enjoy, while hints of Big Bunny are seen behind trees and through windows. “Delivers more every time you look,” said one Amazon customer. “Bursting with energy, the colorful city scenes are filled with animal characters engaged in fun activities. There’s a lot for children to discover, including the mystery of the shapes seen moving between the pages. The text is short, simple, and just right for beginning readers.”
$4.99
'Princess Truly: Off I Go!' by Kelly Greenawalt
By now we know that representation matters. And that is why we love the Princess Truly books from Scholastic’s Acorn series. Princess Truly features a little girl who has magical curly hair.
In Off I Go!, she uses her magical curls to travel the world while making arctic friends. And in I am a Super Girl, Princess Truly uses her magic locks to actually become a superhero! Talk about girl power! This easy to read, highly entertaining book series will not only inspire our young female readers, but teach boys that girls are just as strong as they are. One mom on Amazon reviews, “This is a great story book! My kiddo says ‘Mommy, she has my hair!’,” How awesome is that?
$4.99
First Little Readers Parent Pack (Level D)
The first little readers pack contains 25 unique eight-page stories that build early reading confidence at just the right level for your developing reader. The books feature simple text, picture clues, and decodable words that will help your child find success in reading with adorable stories about everything from dinosaurs to pizza. “My kindergartener was struggling to use the tools available to beginner readers (e.g. picture clues and sounding out words), so I bought this set for more practice at home,” reviews one parent on Amazon.
“The past couple of weeks, I have seen significant improvement at home, and her teacher reported this morning that they’ve also seen improvement at school.” Is your little one totally new to reading? Or are they more advanced? The First Little Readers Parent Packs are also available in guided reading levels A through level G-H.
$13.59
Get the Giggles: A First Joke Book
Does your kiddo love cracking a joke? Or maybe they just love giggling at the punchline. Either way, if your kids like to laugh (and quite frankly what little one doesn’t), then Get the Giggles: A First Joke Book is the perfect level 1 book for your house. The 32-page colorful easy reader features the beginning of a joke on one page with the punchline on the back. One parent on Amazon reviews, “My five year old’s favorite book. If you have an early reader, this is the book you need! My daughter has read this book so much that she has memorized every single joke! It gives her big belly laughs as well as great confidence to read to others.
This one is all five stars!”
$3.99
'Moo Dog' by David Milgrim
Get ready to have fun with a zany dog and bird duo who like to moo. Although the other animals are confused by these mooing animals, the book ultimately rings through with the timely theme of shamelessly being who you are (and having a blast doing it). One parent said, “This has been a great reader for my kindergartner. He was tired of repetitive books. This one is more of a short story using a variety of sight words. A lot of the pages look like a comic book style, my kid definitely thought that was fun.” Get ready to have the whole house mooing with the adorable tale of Moo Dog!
$3.99
'Cat Days' by Alexa Andrews
“Wonderful for hesitant readers,” said one parent in Amazon reviews. “My child can read, but is hesitant to do so. This book gave her confidence to read. We checked it out at the library so many times I surprised her with her very own copy. Happy Girl!” The adorable easy reader follows the story of an orange tabby cat as she moves through her day.
She learns where the best place to sit is, makes a new friend, and in the end curls up to a nice long nap. A great easy reader with sweetly simple illustrations that make this one of the best confidence building level 1 books on the list.
$3.99
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'Jump' by David McPhail
Jump into reading with this high quality, guided reading level A book by David McPhail. Part of the award winning early reading series from Holiday House, the book features acclaimed author-illustrators that create compelling narratives with simple text and gorgeous original artwork. McPhail uses cozy watercolor illustrations to depict kids and animals leaping in the air with this beginner book perfect for early kindergarten. “Awesome book,” reviews one happy customer on Amazon. “I love how even though these books are for beginning readers the illustrations and books are just as rich as higher level ones!”
$7.
99
'Go Dog Go!' by P.D. Eastman
This classic beginner’s book written by P.D. Eastman—edited by Dr. Seuss—features silly dogs zipping around town in everything from a car to rollerskates. With so many fun-loving characters, it’s no wonder why this beloved book has been a favorite for generations. One Amazon customer reviews, “from colors and numbers and locations, to the time of day, basic temperature, and size comparisons, there are lots of learning moments in this book. But I think it’s the fun illustrations and simple humor that has kept us coming back to Go, Dog, Go!” Kids of all ages (and reading abilities) will giggle when they hit the classic line “I do not like your hat” (which is so humorously met with a frosty “goodbye”). And parents will rarely tire of sharing this classic with their kiddos.
$4.99
'Frog Meets Dog' by Janee Trasler
Chosen as a best book of 2020 by the Chicago Public Library, the Frog and Dog series is guaranteed to elicit giggles from the whole family.
The first story in the series, Frog Meets Dog, tells how the two characters first encounter grows into friendship while also highlighting the importance of showing kindness. Perfect for fans of Hop on Pop, the simple text features repetitive rhyming texts allowing early readers to quickly recognize the cadence of the book while sounding out words. “We love this book!” said one Amazon customer. “Such a fun, easy reader that also shows kids it’s important to be kind. The fun and silly illustrations are perfect for all kids learning to read!”
$4.99
'Soccer Time!' by Terry Pierce
What’s more exciting than scoring a goal? Finally reading a book all on your own — obviously! That is exactly what author Terry Pierce captures in this truly beginner book for the sports-loving kid. Simple sentences chocked full of alliterations and word families makes this a book little learners will enjoy reading again and again. “This is a cute book with easy to learn words and nice illustrations.
Definitely coming back for more of this brand,” raved an Amazon customer. This Step 1 book from the Step into Reading series is ideal for a 4 to 6 year old who knows their alphabet and can’t wait to start reading!
$4.99
'Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection' by Mo Willems
Create an instant Elephant & Piggie library with all 25 titles in one complete set by author- illustrator Mo Willems. Any new reader will love giggling their way through the side splitting and always heartwarming adventures of these two wonderful friends. The set includes teacher favorites like There is a Bird on Your Head! and Today I Will Fly!, and come highly recommended by New York City based reading specialist, Shira Stein. “My favorite books for the beginning reader age group include anything by Mo Willems, but especially the Elephant and Piggie books.” states Stein. But don’t forget how much parents love them too! One parent on Amazon reviews, “My daughter loves Elephant and Piggie books.
The stories are hilarious, and the characters are kind and friendly. The best part is that the books use simple vocabulary and my daughter for the most part can read them on her own.”
$99.99
'Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle' by Tina Kügler
“A must-have for any child with siblings,” recommends Rachel Matson, Associate Editor at Scholastic. The first book of the hit Fox Tails series features brother and sister Fritz and Franny, and their highly imaginative bedtime routine that ends up looking a lot like sibling shenanigans. Any young reader with siblings and only children who pine for a larger family will respond to the rambunctious stories with vivid illustrations. “A marvelous read,” reviews one customer on Amazon. “The story and the illustrations are both charming and imaginative. Includes a drawing tutorial and a “What’s your story” prompt to keep the story going.”
$4.99
'Ice Cream Soup' by Ann Ingalls
Part of the Penguin Books Young Readers series, this level 1 book explores what happens when an ice cream cake gets overloaded with too many ingredients.
Ann Ingalls masterfully crafts a story that is not only appropriate for young readers, primarily ages 4-6, but tells it with easy-to-read text full of short and simple words. “These Penguin Young Readers are what I think of as a true Level 1, for the kid who is just putting everything together and starting to read. It’s such a great feeling for my little man to be able to read the whole book himself. This is the first book my son ever read all by himself, and it’s probably my favorite out of this series,” said a parent reviewer on Amazon.
$9.33
'Meet the Sight Words' Level 1 Boxed Set by Kathy Oxley
Created specifically for four to five year olds who are just starting to read by recognizing sight words and sounding out CVC words (consonant vowel consonant words such as ‘cat’ and ‘fan’). These books focus on the 16 most frequent kindergarten sight words (also known as star words or high frequency words) that kids are taught to memorize in their early reading journey. One parent reviews on Amazon, “I bought Level 1, 2, and 3, and my son loves them! The biggest win is that these books, coupled with his few lessons on sight words, have enabled him to quickly be able to start recognizing these words and actually reading full sentences!”
$13.
46
'Here is Big Bunny' by Steve Henry
Here is Big Bunny is a visual treat for young readers. Steve Henry creates a cute and captivating story while changing just one word on each page to help budding readers gain confidence and momentum. And during the entire story, there are more than 150 adorable animal characters involved in their everyday city life to enjoy, while hints of Big Bunny are seen behind trees and through windows. “Delivers more every time you look,” said one Amazon customer. “Bursting with energy, the colorful city scenes are filled with animal characters engaged in fun activities. There’s a lot for children to discover, including the mystery of the shapes seen moving between the pages. The text is short, simple, and just right for beginning readers.”
$4.99
'Princess Truly: Off I Go!' by Kelly Greenawalt
By now we know that representation matters. And that is why we love the Princess Truly books from Scholastic’s Acorn series. Princess Truly features a little girl who has magical curly hair.
In Off I Go!, she uses her magical curls to travel the world while making arctic friends. And in I am a Super Girl, Princess Truly uses her magic locks to actually become a superhero! Talk about girl power! This easy to read, highly entertaining book series will not only inspire our young female readers, but teach boys that girls are just as strong as they are. One mom on Amazon reviews, “This is a great story book! My kiddo says ‘Mommy, she has my hair!’,” How awesome is that?
$4.99
First Little Readers Parent Pack (Level D)
The first little readers pack contains 25 unique eight-page stories that build early reading confidence at just the right level for your developing reader. The books feature simple text, picture clues, and decodable words that will help your child find success in reading with adorable stories about everything from dinosaurs to pizza. “My kindergartener was struggling to use the tools available to beginner readers (e.g. picture clues and sounding out words), so I bought this set for more practice at home,” reviews one parent on Amazon.
“The past couple of weeks, I have seen significant improvement at home, and her teacher reported this morning that they’ve also seen improvement at school.” Is your little one totally new to reading? Or are they more advanced? The First Little Readers Parent Packs are also available in guided reading levels A through level G-H.
$13.59
10 books that will help every educator
Illustration: Julia Zamzhitskaya
Why does a child cry sobbing, although you just washed his hands? Why is he doing what you just banned? How to teach kids to distinguish anger from disappointment and cope with emotions? The Pedagogical Council has compiled a selection of books that will help educators better understand children and find an approach to each.
Classics of literature on parenting
1. How to Love a Child - Janusz Korczak
About the book: This is a true bible for parents and educators and one of the few books on child psychology that has not lost its relevance in more than 100 years since its publication .
Polish teacher and doctor Janusz Korczak devoted his life to working with orphans. Over the years of practice, he came to the conclusion that it is more important to love, respect and give him freedom to a child, and not to lecture and build a system of prohibitions. The observations of the scientist and the literary talent of the lyric writer add up to a spiritual text full of invaluable experience. nine0006
What is the use: The book gives a charge of love for children and teaches a philosophy that supports the educator in the most difficult professional moments. Korczak teaches to understand and accept children from infancy to the end of adolescence, without changing or making them "comfortable". Learn to live with these "foreigners", who still do not know the language and laws well.
2. "Everything-everything-everything about raising children" - Lyudmila Petranovskaya
About the book: The book contains three bestsellers by psychologist Lyudmila Petranovskaya: "If it's difficult with a child", "Secret support Self Mom: Life Hacks for the Working Mom.
Petranovskaya analyzes the most common problems and crises in relations with children, gives practical advice for each case. For example, it explains why children suddenly become hysterical and how to stop it. nine0006
What is the use: The author tells how to help a child get out of a conflict or a difficult situation, grow harmoniously and not waste time fighting and competing. The book teaches adults to become significant in the lives of children and understand what is really behind "bad manners". Readers will learn why modern psychologists beg not to make children obedient.
3. "Big book of communication with a child" - Julia Gippenreiter
About the book: Revised edition of Julia Gippenreiter's bestsellers “Communicate with a child. How?”, “We continue to communicate with the child. So?" and chapters from the book “We have different characters. How to be? Books have been republished since the 1990s, and teachers often refer to the works of the author, who is a professor at Moscow State University and a doctor of psychological sciences.
Answers to the eternal questions of several generations of parents are collected here in a collection. The book is built on the principle of small lessons.
What is the use: The author teaches the correct behavior with children "on the contrary": an analysis of the wrong parenting strategies and ways to change them, ways to solve emotional difficulties and create warm, trusting relationships is given. nine0006
How a child's brain works
4. "How to talk so children will listen and how to listen so children will talk" - Elaine Mazlish and Adele Faber
About the book: communicate with children from two psychologists who are mothers of many children. Contains recommendations for building communication with children of different ages: a lot of practice, a minimum of theory.
What is the use: Author's methods help to conduct a dialogue with children so that they hear requests and respond to them without shouting and punishing.
There are also tips on how to position the child so that he shares his thoughts and feelings with adults. nine0006
5. "Thirty Million Words" by Dana Suskind
About the book: Chicago-based pediatric cochlear implant surgeon Dana Suskind talks about a study of children with congenital hearing loss and their post-implant rehabilitation. It turned out that children with the same initial data who underwent surgery at the same age recovered differently only because of the way their parents communicate with them.
What is the benefit: Provides data on the impact of adult speech on children under four years of age, which helps to learn what words to use and how to build sentences, why it is better to call a child a "helper" rather than asking for his help directly, and how many words a day necessary for the development of the child's brain.
6. "The Emotional Intelligence of the Child" - John Gottman
About: Family psychologist John Gottman believes that in the last couple of decades, just loving a child and sticking to certain parenting tactics is not enough, and one of the first skills, which is worth teaching children is the ability to recognize their own emotions.
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What is the use: Adults who read the book will be able to explain their emotions to children and thus influence their behavior, correct it. There are recommendations for building emotional education, which is aimed at eliminating nervousness and irritability in relations between children and adults, reducing the level of anxiety and insecurity in children.
7. "How to stop taking it out on children" - Carla Naumburg
About: The author, a sociologist and mother of two daughters, admits that she also had breakdowns and tantrums in her life. And most of the advice from the Internet was only about how to deal with these outbreaks. But jumping or screaming alone to get rid of negative emotions is not a solution to the problem: sometimes being a parent 24/7 is too difficult. Karla offers her own ways of avoiding irritability and guilt in parenting. nine0006
What is the use: The book is written for parents, but kindergarten teachers have similar problems.
How can one not break loose and scream if 25 three-year-olds do not hear requests to calm down? The author tells what becomes triggers for anxiety and the trigger for rage and screaming. This allows you to extinguish negative emotions in the "rudiment", because the breakdown itself cannot be controlled and you will not get off with willpower alone.
Group practice
8. Smile, Little Red Riding Hood - Richard Marnier and Aude Morel
About the book: The book with colorful illustrations was created to make it easier for adults to study emotions with children. In the pictures, Little Red Riding Hood shows them in different ways, depending on the situation. A well-known story is told for the first time with an emphasis on the feelings of the character.
What is the use: Neuropsychologist's recommendations contain scenarios for working with the book. Looking at pictures and guessing emotions, reading a fairy tale and explaining how Little Red Riding Hood felt is a simple and enjoyable exercise in developing emotional intelligence.
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9. Sleepy Rabbit by Carl-Johan Forssen Erlin
About the book: A fairy tale written by a Swedish behavioral psychologist became a bestseller because it's just a lifesaver for adults who need to solve a problem baby sleep. This is because the book is written in a special way: for example, words in bold or italics should be read slowly, as if yawning. And the story itself works like a lullaby, because it's about a hare that mom puts to bed. nine0006
What is the use: If the "quiet hour" in the group is completely different from quiet, the book will help the teacher quickly put the kids to bed. Children fall asleep as if by magic, if you apply the author's advice.
10. “Good manners. One day in pictures and 20 lessons” — Natalya Krylova
About the book: The book with magnificent illustrations tells about one day in the life of a child: he doesn’t want to get up in the morning, but he takes a bath, walks for too long and jumps into a puddle, forgets to say hello to a friend.
This long day is divided into 20 lessons with morals and practical advice. nine0006
What is the use: In an unobtrusive way, using the scripts offered in the book, educators explain to children how to behave in a given situation, teach the rules of hygiene and etiquette, but boring instructions are canceled.
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MBDOU "Kindergarten No. 1" Oboyansky district of the Kursk region. Guestbook
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June 25, 2022
I would like to thank the administration and teaching staff of our kindergarten.
Excellent organization of classes, highly qualified and attentive teachers, excellent professional preparation for the holidays of both children and teaching staff, a cozy atmosphere, cleanliness, excellent food, a child who goes to kindergarten with real pleasure - these are the main indicators of the level of our kindergarten.
nine0174 Natalya Nikolaevna and her staff make every effort to ensure that our garden is always an "excellent student". I am very glad that my child attends kindergarten No. 1, and I wish the team to keep this warm and cozy atmosphere of the kindergarten, which you want to go to in the morning.
Larisa
June 25, 2022
Since we are going to school this year, I really want to say a lot of kind words and words of gratitude to our kindergarten.
I would especially like to mention the educators of the group: Olga Nikolaevna Dmitrieva, Valentina Nikonorovna Shchigoreva, and, of course, the nanny Lyudmila Anatolyevna. Our teachers are professionals in their field. They spend a lot of interesting activities with children: they cut, and glue, and sculpt. They come up with many different competitions for children for the best crafts, good motivation, my child loves to participate in such events! nine0174 I am very glad that my child got to such kind, sensitive and sincere people.
