How Rabbit and Chipmunk Kept Bear from Stealing the Picnic Basket

Just as children use training wheels when learning to ride a bike, they also need gentle support as they begin their reading journey. Wordless books provide the perfect foundation for early literacy, empowering children to create their own stories and build confidence in reading.

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How it Works:

• ‍Children explore a wordless book, letting their imagination take the lead.  
• They tell their story to an adult, describing the pictures in their own words.  
• The adult records the child’s words, either writing them directly in the book or printing them on labels.  
• The adult reads the story back to the child, reinforcing the connection between words and meaning.
• The child proudly reads their book - to peers, parents, siblings, grandparents, and even their family pet!‍

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By hearing themselves read a complete story smoothly and confidently, children experience the joy of literacy rather than frustration. No child should ever feel that they hate reading or that they can’t read. Instead, they should discover the excitement and empowerment of storytelling in their own voice. This simple yet transformative approach nurtures a love of reading, paving the way for lifelong confidence in literacy!