Books, Stories, Poems and Rhymes for Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
T/504/8937
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Aim

Books, stories, poems and rhymes play an important part of a young child's development. This unit is a practical unit that gives the learner the chance to research different books and rhymes that are appropriate for children of different ages. They also have the opportunity to develop their own reading and reciting skills through designing a book and telling poems and rhymes.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand what a child may learn from taking part in poetry and story telling sessions.

It may be helpful to consider the developmental areas for this learning outcome. For example:


  • social development - sitting with other children, knowing when to ask questions or share experiences
  • emotional development - fun, satisfying, sharing experiences, listening about others experiences through the story and how it was managed
  • intellectual development and communication - asking questions, taking turns, learning how to be part of a conversation, concentration
  • physical development - sitting still, taking part in actions

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline what a child can learn from listening to stories and poems.
2

Know how to select books, poems and rhymes that are suitable for use with children aged 0-3 and 3-5 years.

Learners need to know how to select books for children of different ages. This may include size of print, thickness of paper, appropriate topics, illustrations, 'pop-up' books etc. Rhymes may include number games, finger rhymes, poetry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    List key features of books suitable for children aged 0-3 years and 3–5 years.
  • 2.2
    List key features of poems and/or rhymes suitable for children aged 0-3 years and 3-5 years.
  • 2.3
    Select books, poems and/or rhymes that are suitable for children aged 0-3 years and 3-5 years.
3

Know what resources may be used when telling stories or poems.

Resources may include puppets, objects, animals, large illustrations, story bag. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List resources that may be used when telling stories or poems to children aged 0-3 and 3-5 years.
4

Be able to make a child's book and read it using different techniques.

This practical outcome assesses the learner's ability to design a child's book for a specific age. They will then read the book to an audience and ask questions to make sure they understand the text. The learner does not necessarily need to read their book to children however this would be the ideal situation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Design a child's book.
  • 4.2
    Hold the book in such a way that the audience can see the illustrations.
  • 4.3
    Read text with understanding.
  • 4.4
    Use intonation and different vocal expressions.
  • 4.5
    Maintain eye contact with the audience.
  • 4.6
    Ask questions to ensure understanding.
5

Be able to recite rhymes suitable for children aged 0-3 years and 3-5 years.

When working with young children, there are often situations during the day when the adult will use rhymes to 'fill a gap' or at the end of a story telling session. Be able to recite rhymes is an important skill for any carer to have. The learner should be  able to recite rhymes for the two different age groups. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Select rhymes suitable for children aged 0-3 years and 3-5 years.
  • 5.2
    Recite rhymes with understanding.
  • 5.3
    Use intonation and different vocal expressions.
  • 5.4
    Use non-verbal communication to maintain the interest of the audience.