Some of the books mentioned are informational with the intent of teaching students more about a creature they may be afraid of. Other books are fictional and humorous with the intent of showing students a softer side of snakes. There are folktales mentioned which can be use to teach students what people in other cultures think about snakes. Students can compare how they feel about snakes with the way people in other cultures feel. When teaching students about snakes there are many resources that can be accessed.
Students can use the school library to find books on their own.
As the teacher, you should have a wide selection of snake books for the students in the classroom. The following are a few reference resources that may help in selecting literature about snakes for your classroom. A to Zoo Subject Access to Children s Picture Books. Under the subject snakes in this resource you will find a substantial list of picture books to be used in classrooms to help teach about snakes. Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years .