WOW!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article about wordless books. I enjoyed it so much that I emailed it to the principal and all the teachers in my school. Hopefully they will share in my enthusiasm and implement some of the worthwhile ideas.
Let’s face it…regardless of what grade level, group, or age of children you teach…they all struggle with either reading and/or writing. Or, they have some sort difficulty recognizing the plot, characters, and/or setting. The concept of wordless books, was not invented yesterday, and we all know that. But you’ve got to appreciate it when educators show you growth, excitement to read and want to write, express themselves in a variety of ways, the ability to use elaborate details, proofreading, editing, and wanting to share their work…their words!!!! The list could go on and on. In a nut shell, I’m excited about the possibilities of exploring wordless books with my 3rd graders as an end of year activity. I see the possibility of learning as being endless…for me and for them.
