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The Child Book Project

The Child Book project is a hands-on activity that relates to early childhood education.

Goal

The goal of this project is to help you expand your understanding of the material contained in your textbook and study guide and to apply your knowledge to some practical situations in an early childhood education environment.

Procedure
This is a project of discovery. You'll explore your local bookstores and libraries in person to find five age- and developmentally appropriate books that you would use with infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds. Note: No purchase of any book is necessary to complete this assignment. Once you've chosen your five books, you'll compose a list of the books. You're required to select one book intended for young infants (birth-9 months old), one for mobile infants (10-17 months old), one for toddlers (18-23 months old), and two for two-year-olds.

Finding Books

The best places to find the books for your project are bookstores and libraries. You might ask, "Why can't I just use the Internet to search for books?" The answer is that you might find interesting titles and descriptions that way, but if you're working online you obviously can't see the books, touch them, or read them through. Some libraries' collections may be somewhat dated, so you can use an online search to make a list of new, popular books that you want to see and read. But don't ignore favorites that have

been around for decades-they remain popular for a reason. You even could take an infant or toddler with you to the bookstore or library to gauge his or her interest and response to various books you're considering.

Taking Notes

For each book you select, use notebook paper or index cards to compile the following information:

• The title, author, publisher, illustrator, and year of publication. Double check all information for spelling and accuracy.

• A brief summary of the book's content, including characters, setting, plot, illustrations, rhyme, theme, and anything else you believe your instructor should know about the book. Your summary of the book must be written in your own words; do not copy, quote, or paraphrase the book publisher's or book seller's synopsis of it.

• Record at least three features of each book that you believe make it appealing to infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds. Be specific and share your honest assessment of the book's appeal.

Writing Your Paragraphs

After you've collected all the information for each book, begin writing your assignment.

Create a title page. Your title page will include your name, your student number, the course name and number, the project name and number, and the date of submission for the exam. Center this information in 12-point Times New Roman font on the first page of the assignment.

Format your paper. Format your paper using 12-point Times New Roman font. Set the margins at a standard 1 inch on all sides. Set your line spacing as double. Because you've given your information on the title page, no header is necessary.

Your completed assignment will be in essay format, consisting of 12 fully developed paragraphs that include the following:

• Paragraph 1: An introduction that previews for the reader what you'll be writing about. Explain how you located and selected your five books and include your thesis statement as the last sentence of this paragraph. A thesis statement tells the reader what the purpose of the essay is and provides insight into what the body of the essay will discuss. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 2: A summary, in your own words, of the book selected for young infants (birth-9 months old. This summary should provide the reader with a clear understanding of the book's characters, setting, plot, and theme. In other words, what's the book about? Be specific. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 3: A one-paragraph explanation of why you believe the selected book is appealing to young infants (birth-9 months old). In other words, why would young infants be attracted to this book or enjoy looking at or having this book read to them? Be specific, and think of this from the perspective of the child rather than the perspective of a parent or caregiver. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 4: A summary, in your own words, of the book selected for mobile infants (10-17 months old). This summary should provide the reader with a clear understanding of the book's characters, setting, plot, and theme. In other words, what's the book about? Be specific. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 5: A one-paragraph explanation of why you believe the selected book is appealing to mobile infants (10-17 months old). In other words, why would a mobile infant be attracted to this book or enjoy looking at or having this book read to them? Be specific, and think of this from the perspective of the child rather than the perspective of a parent or caregiver. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 6: A summary, in your own words, of the book selected for toddlers (18-23 months old). This summary should provide the reader with a clear understanding of the book's characters, setting, plot, and theme. In other words, what's the book about? Be specific. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 7: A one-paragraph explanation of why you believe the selected book is appealing to toddlers (18-23 months old). In other words, why would a toddler be attracted to this book or enjoy looking at or having this book read to them? Be specific and think of this from the perspective of the child rather than the perspective of a parent or caregiver. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 8: A summary, in your own words, of the book selected for two-year-olds. This summary should provide the reader with a clear
understanding of the book's characters, setting, plot, and theme. In other words, what's the book about? Be specific. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 9: A one-paragraph explanation of why you believe the selected book is appealing to two-year-olds. In other words, why would a two-year-old be attracted to this book or enjoy looking at or having this book read to them? Be specific, and think of this from the perspective of the child rather than the perspective of a parent or caregiver. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 10: A summary, in your own words, of the book selected for two-year-olds. This summary should provide the reader with a clear understanding of the book's characters, setting, plot, and theme. In other words, what's the book about? Be specific. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 11: A one-paragraph explanation of why you believe the selected book is appealing to two-year-olds. In other words, why would a two-year-old be attracted to this book or enjoy looking at or having this book read to them? Be specific, and think of this from the perspective of the child rather than the perspective of a parent or caregiver. This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

• Paragraph 12: A conclusion that tells the reader what you've learned from this assignment. What has this project taught you about choosing books for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds? How will you be able to apply this information in your own personal or professional life? This paragraph must be at least three to five sentences.

Attachment:- Child Book Project.rar