Going Beyond Story Time with Interactive Read-Alouds

About this episode

This episode discusses transforming story time into an interactive literacy experience for preschoolers.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to turn story time into an interactive literacy experience without adding more to your prep list. I’m sharing simple ways to dig deeper into books, what happens when you re-read with purpose, and how I use Interactive Read-Aloud units to keep everything organized and joyful. Topics Discussed: Why read-alouds are such an essential literacy tool in preschool What makes a read-aloud interactive How to structure a full week of learning around one book Why re-reading builds comprehension, confidence, and a love of books Related Resources: Interactive Read Aloud Literacy Units Connect with Ashley Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way! As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Rives

Topics covered

• interactive read-alouds
• literacy experience
• preschool education
• book comprehension
• child-centered learning

Keywords

• read-alouds
• literacy
• preschool
• interactive learning
• book re-reading

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