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Meet Jeretta!
Jeretta holds a MLIS degree from UK and has worked in libraries (both public and academic) since 2010 and has been working the Education Library for the last 6 years. She has over 10 years of experience with selecting children's and YA literature and early literacy. She also has a vast knowledge of our Butler Educational Studio makerspace materials and machines. If you are looking for help or recommendations with selecting the right children's or YA book(s) for your project or need assistance using our Butler Studio, please feel free to stop by or reach out.
Using Children's Books to Teach
We use children's books in the classroom for a variety of reasons - to stimulate imagination and curiosity, to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to promote social skills and emotional intelligence, to develop an appreciation for heritage and diversity, and to help children understand their communities and their connection to the world around them.
Finding Children's Literature
What Kids are Reading Now, 2023
- What Kids are Reading Now, 2023Lists the most popular children's and young adult literature broken down by grade level.
Kentucky Academic Standards [KAS]
- Kentucky Academic Standards [KAS]These standards drive all teaching and learning activities in KY classrooms.
Purposeful Use of Children's Books
- Promoting Resilience Through Read-AloudsLacina, J., Bauml, M., & Taylor, E. R. (2016). Promoting Resilience Through Read-Alouds. YC Young Children, 71(2), 16–21. http://www.jstor.org/stable/ycyoungchildren.71.2.16
- Reading Your Way to a Culturally Responsive ClassroomWanless, S. B., & Crawford, P. A. (2016). Reading Your Way to a Culturally Responsive Classroom. YC Young Children, 71(2), 8–15. http://www.jstor.org/stable/ycyoungchildren.71.2.8
- Why Do Kids Need Books?from The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
MackinVIA eBook Database
- MackinVIASearch to find children's and young adult eBooks as well as professional materials for educators.
The Importance of Effective Reading Instruction
- Reading 101 - Reading RocketsWhat do educators and families need to know about how children learn to read?
- School Features That Support Effective InstructionLearn about eight features of research-based school reading programs.
How to do an Interactive Read-Aloud
Reading Strategies for older students
Professional Readings
- Storyline OnlineVideos of famous actors reading and bringing popular children’s books to life.