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As an English teacher in nursery and first years of Primary education I use a lot of Picture books and big books in my lessons.
I don’t know who enjoys the most if it is me or my pupils.
To begin with, in the process of creating reading habits whilst learning a new language, I always try to look for nice colourful books with interesting contents for very young learners: birthdays, animals, family and so on. Thousand of topics to be chosen. First, I try to get information on recommended books for children, then I try to look for the book on the Internet. Finally I buy the book for myself. I love picture books and big books.
Once I have decided which book I am going to use for my lesson I try to growth my students expectations. Sometimes I bring a big box, others a bag or a suitcase. I normally ask what they think is inside, I open it little by little and I let them discover the cover, or a picture… the idea is for them to be part of the reading by willing to read the book even on I have been the one who has chosen it.
In my personal experience, with very young learners is quite easy because just making faces and changing voices you will get their attention. Even though, I recognise, certain teachers might consider it really difficult.
Then I read the book, sometimes I change the words because I want to use a different vocabulary adapted to their level. The point is to use the big book, the picture book or the big cards and enjoy the experience of reading them.
We normally finish the reading with drawing something related to the book.
I love their drawings, it is incredible how children get the most of the stories just looking at the pictures and imaging the rest. They use their previous experiences and apply them to their lives.
There are a lot of hours of previous work, but the results are amazing and worthy. The best thing is that I can use the same book again next year.
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