Using picture books to support learning

A course on picture books and ways to use them to support children’s reading and learning.

The course is suitable for children’s centre staff, early years practitioners, reception and year 1 teachers and teaching assistants and library staff.

Anne is happy to adapt this course to a variety of situations, for local authorities, regional organisations and for in-house training.

Specific learning objectives include:

  • more understanding of the role of picture books in children’s literacy development
  • strategies for developing reading skills and enjoyment with picture books
  • methods for exploiting picture books to promote speaking and listening
  • ways to foster children’s comprehension skills
  • ideas for supporting the EYFS areas of learning and development, National Curriculum, creative curriculum and cross-curricular learning with picture books
  • greater confidence in choosing and using picture books

What people say about this course

Practical discussions about the extended use of picture books: curriculum-linked activities etc. Tips on how to expand the use of picture books so they are more appealing to children/parents/teachers, and how they can encourage the development of reading skills.

I would highly recommend this course and I have taken so many ideas and concepts from it. Thank you Anne!!

I found the course very helpful. Got many new titles to order. Hearing other people’s enthusiasm for books or a particular book is very encouraging. Got many ideas on how to present a book Great idea to have people who work with children in different ways.

I really hope some of my colleagues get a chance to do this training.

I have really enjoyed the course. It was very useful to be able to share ideas and experiences with other people from different settings. The information shared by Anne was very interesting. I like the way the day was broken down as it is sometimes difficult to sit and listen for long periods.

On a personal note, I found it helpful to be reminded how important reading is to your child and I feel reassured that I am on the right track.