In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming

Reading aloud with young children is most effective when children have opportunities to actively participate in discussions about the book before, during, and after reading the book. Notice how Jenny models interactive read-aloud strategies to help children build critical thinking skills. The types of questions and comments you make while reading aloud can build children’s comprehension, helping them to understand the details, structure, and plot of the story. As children ask and answer questions, make predictions, and connect the text to their own experiences, they engage in analytical thinking, which supports their overall literacy development. To learn more, visit https://highscope.org.