In the capital, seminar held on children's reading

On February 19 and 20 in Bishkek, a seminar was held on "Children's reading: the educational and cultural potential of children's literature." The author and compiler of the program is Anna Tikhomirov, an educational psychologist, a fund manager of "Culture of Childhood" and the director of the children's book mobile "Bumper.”

 

The participants were able to get acquainted with the best books of Russian and foreign authors for children and adolescents. At the seminar, Anna Tikhomirov told a lot of new and interesting things about books for children and about children. Starting from an early age, there are books that help with a number of things, from nursery rhymes and poems for the little ones to help them remember the voice of their mother, or to lull or encourage, to books about children's fears about children's problems - for example, what to do when parents get divorced, or when the child is afraid to stay alone at home, or is afraid to act on stage at school.

 

Anna Tikhomirova’s seminar showed how asking questions can be very helpful in understanding for children and adults. Participants were able to learn how to select a book for a particular child according to age, interests, and issues relevant to the child. The seminar showed how to read and discuss books with children, as well as what to look for when choosing a book.

 

For example, in the book "When I was eating Ramen" the Japanese author Yoshifumi Hasegawa gives an idea of what is happening in the world, the position of citizenship, others who are experiencing pain, and the ability to empathize.

 

Modern books are not just text but have illustrations as well. Sometimes a short text, complete with excellent drawings of the artist, explains to children a complex subject. In the modern children's book, every word is carefully selected with no superfluous words. These books make us think and reflect, conceptualize, teach independence, and awaken creativity and imagination.

 

The book "The Drop," by young Russian author Anastasia Kovalenkova, explains to children the process of the water cycle in nature and all forms of water - clouds, rain, and snow.

 

“The Drop”’s short text in the form of a wonderfully illustrated exciting journey, teaches a concept even toddlers can understand.

 

José Antonio Tassiesa’s "Stolen names" talks about violence at school and the problem of loneliness. Piercing and frank, it is of great interest to children, teachers and parents.

 

The seminar was attended by students and teachers of the International University of Central Asia, the Department of pre-school education at Arabaeva KSU, specialists of the department of pre-school education of the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, and specialists of the USAID project for private kindergartens on reading to children.