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5 Tips for a Better Read Aloud

By: The Tiny Activist

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In the following slides check out her best tips & my book pairings with them. Tap any photo to learn more.

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Tip #1

"This means that the entire book will not revolve around the fact that a specific character is Disabled/LGBTQ+/Adopted/ Religious/or any other single identifier, even though that element of a character will still allow readers to see themselves and others when they read the story."

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A book with incidental representation that I love is 

Lesbian interracial representation is rare!

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"In 2017, the Drawing the Future report found that by the age of seven, children’s career aspirations were already shaped by prescribed gender related stereotypes."

Tip #2

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Hold That Thought! has pointed nonbinary representation & pushes back against gender norms

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"Remember that early literacy happens on our readers’ terms -- we provide the opportunities to read with us, and they choose when and if they engage."

Tip #3

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Try reading a new genre, or making an art project along with the story!

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Tip #4

"Attention spans, moods, and interests fluctuate. If they’re not interested, don’t take it personally – it’s really not you."

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When trying to catch attention, try a funny read aloud!

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Tip #5

"Picture books are important tools for teaching children about their world and themselves."

Are we making a small choice like popsicle flavor, or a bigger one like tackling a bigger water slide? These types of books are helpful when teaching young readers how to think critically about the decisions they make, small and not so small.

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