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Writer's pictureAmanda Schaumburg

Lift a Flap Books? Why you need to use them with young learners

Updated: Aug 1, 2023


🌟 Let's talk about the benefits of using lift-a-flap and interactive books for our little learners!


👉 Engaging Sensory Experience: Lift-a-flap books provide a multi-sensory experience that captivates young minds. The tactile interaction of lifting flaps sparks curiosity and keeps kids actively engaged in the story.


👉 Building Fine Motor Skills: As children use their fingers to lift the flaps and to manipulate interactive pieces, they refine their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, setting the stage for future writing and drawing abilities.


👉 Enhancing Vocabulary: Interactive books introduce new words and concepts, expanding young vocabularies as they encounter different objects, characters, and scenes hidden beneath the flaps.



👉 Fostering Cognitive Development: Exploring under flaps encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Kids predict what might be hidden, make connections, and process information, boosting cognitive development.


👉 Encouraging Active Participation: Interactive books invite children to actively participate in the story. They become part of the adventure, making reading a fun and immersive experience.


👉 Building Comprehension: Lift-a-flap books help young readers grasp the sequence of events and story structure. They learn about cause and effect, understanding that lifting a flap reveals new information.


👉 Promoting Language Skills: Interactive elements encourage conversation during reading sessions. Children love to share discoveries under the flaps, fostering communication and language development.


👉 Instilling a Love for Reading: The joy of exploration in interactive books makes reading a delightful adventure. Early positive experiences with books plant the seeds for a lifelong love of reading.


👉 Bonding and Quality Time: Sharing lift-a-flap books with children creates special moments for bonding and quality time. As we read together, we foster a love for learning and exploration.


Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, consider adding lift-a-flap books to your little one's reading journey.


Did you know I have three published lift a flap books available for purchase? Click here to view them. All of my books comes with FREE downloads to go with them to keep the learning going (coloring pages, comprehension pages, craft, full color manipulative, and more!)


-Mandi

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