Inc. Program Manual. Guide in recognition of the significance of literature in a preschool child s learning and development.
Literature can play an important role in the classroom.
Children can empathize with characters in a story and may relate to the specific situation, conflict or idea. This provides the child with the comfort of knowing that other people experience events and feelings that are similar to their own. Not only may children be exposed to specific problem solving strategies through literature, they may also gain a sense of self-confidence when identifying with a character who has overcome or solved a problem. They may believe that if this problem, similar to their own, can be resolved, then they have the ability to solve problems as well. The format of this index follows the same format as the PSCP Guide with each activity listed with its number and objective.