Quality Literature as a Springboard to Problem Solving

Abstract

High-quality children's literature that is captivating for both students and teachers can be used to develop process skills and essential knowledge in children. The provocative power of a “good read” is limitless. Listening to or reading a good book allows all of us, young and old, to think, reason, solve problems, compare and contrast, critique, and communicate in both old and new ways. The educational potential of a well-executed children's story can change how teachers plan their curricula.