you can read! wordless picture books in kindergarten

You Can Read!

Wordless Picture Books in Kindergarten

Suzanne PerreaultThe Town School

http://wordlesspbs.wikispaces.com/

Goals for You!

• Learn specific strategies and prompts to use in your classroom

• See kindergarten students in action

• Browse our wordless picture book collection

• Experience a mini-lesson

• Acquire materials to use in your classroom

What is a Wordless Picture Book?

“the pictures tell it all” (Lukens, 1991)

“(they) rely entirely on illustrations to tell a story” (Jalongo et

al, 2002)

Choosing Wordless Picture Books

“Just because a book is textless does not make it suitable for young

children.” (Jalongo et al, 2002)

Watch for:•complexity•detail• inference •content

What previous experiences have you

had with wordless picture books?

Why Wordless Picture Books?

• Build readers’ confidence and enthusiasm

• Develop oral language and vocabulary

• Create an understanding of sequence and story plots

Experiencing a Wordless Picture Book

Turn and Talk!

How did the reader interact with the book?

How did the reader

tell this story?

What can a student learn about reading from this read

aloud?

There Is So Much To Teach!

• create the story

• take a picture walk

• name the characters

• act out the story

• become the characters

• add dialogue

• collaborate with a partner

Mini-Lessons in Action!

Mini-Lessons in Action!

Mini-Lessons in Action!

Turn and Talk!

What stood out

for you in these

videos? What questions do you have so

far?

?

Why Wordless Picture Books?

They transition students into a

more formalized Kindergarten

reading program.

They build confidence and

alleviate student anxiety.

Why Wordless Picture Books?

They help broaden the definition of

“reading.”

Why Wordless Picture Books?

They are accessible for students at all

levels.

Why Wordless Picture Books?

They help build reading

comprehension skills.

Why Wordless Picture Books?

They help build student

vocabulary and oral language.

Why Wordless Picture Books?

They help make reading fun.

Kids Love Wordless Picture Books!

Kids In Action!

How does one assess

a wordless picture book

reader?

Time To Explore!Look for…

• Clear story structure (beginning/middle/end)

• Themes that are relatable to your age group

• Detailed and engaging illustrations• Story elements (characters, setting…)

What questions

do you still have?

Contact Information

sperreault@townschool.org

http://wordlesspbs.wikispaces.com/