Here are a few of the ways you can POP with Snuggle Puppy! during the second and third readings: We want to be mindful not to overwhelm the child with too many interruptions as they may lose interest in the story. Once your child is more familiar with the story, you can pause during reading to use a few more POP strategies We suggest introducing up to 3 print ideas each time you read a book. POP: A Key strategy to build print knowledge The book’s use of different colors and sizes of print offer fun and engaging opportunities for you to help young readers connect the text to the story.

This little board book is also filled with bold, colorful text that jumps out to readers and really is part of the story! For example, you could point out and comment on the colorful string of ‘o’s on one page. It has a repetitive “chorus” that can be sung or said with intonation. Snuggle Puppy! is a rewarding story about expressing love to a child. Read on for tips to help children understand the meaning behind the print!

In this Book Nook, we will share research-based strategies for building children’s print knowledge by helping them understand the specific way that books and print are used. When you draw a child’s attention to print and help them make these connections, you are building their print knowledge.

Early Childhood Education Consultants & Trainersīuilding Print Knowledge with Snuggle Puppy!īefore a child learns to read and write, they first need to recognize that those funny looking symbols on the page are actually words that convey meaning.

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