5 Questions to ask after you read a story

“The Five Finger Re-Tell” questions are a great way to get the most out of reading a picture book with a child or with a group of children.
I am an early childhood educator and children’s author and here are more TIPS:
Ask these questions in this order
No wrong answers! Eventually, your child will grasp Character, Setting, Conflict and Resolution of a story. For now, we are introducing story elements and getting them excited to talk about stories!
repeat after me, “That’s interesting.” This is your line! When your child comes up with an idea that you don’t see as relevant to the story, you say, “Oh, that’s interesting.” And you carry on.
The more your child realizes that this is not a test and there are no wrong answers, the more they will share their thoughts and feelings with you. And reading together will be FUN!
And repeat! Ask these questions again- the next time you read THIS story. You can say, “Remind me again, who was in the story?” This gives your child a chance to expand on their thoughts, or point out another part of the story they enjoyed or now understand!
And repeat these same questions when you read a new story. Your child will come to anticipate and comprehend the question and will come to enjoy telling you the details of this new story.
Happy reading, friends!
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