Book Suggestions for Preschoolers
Research shows that students who read at least 20 minutes each day are exposed to 1.8 million vocabulary words a year, wow! Reading is considered brain food - reading activates and exercises many areas of the brain, whether students are reading or being read to. Reading improves listening skills, too, and improves academic performance.
Consider giving the gift of reading this holiday season!
Today, we're sharing suggested book titles for preschool-aged children:
Book List for Preschool-aged students (3-5 years old):
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Ten Tiny Toes by Caroline Jayne Church - a twist on the head, shoulders, knees and toes rhyme
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Clifford's Opposites by Norman Bridwell - Clifford is a puppy in this story, teaching about slow/fast, first/last, up/down, wet/dry, and more
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The Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt - the classic tale!
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There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! By Lucille Colandro and illustrated by Jared Lee - the old lady swallows up some snow, a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more
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The Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright and illustrated by Chris Chatterton - a dino is anxious for his picnic but with help from his mom, finds a way to chase his fears away
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I Spy Animals by Jean Marzollo and illustrated by Walter Wick - with picture clues and rhyming riddles
Interested in learning more about why reading is so important? Check out these resources:
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Scholastic's Kids and Family Reading Report is a national survey sharing views from kids and parents about reading for fun and what influences kids' reading fluency and attitudes toward learning.
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Note: these book lists are simply suggestions - please talk to your child's teacher if you have any questions or if you would like to receive more information about books appropriate for your child's age/grade/reading level.
Lists were adapted from Scholastic.com's "Shop by Grade & Age" feature
