A Guide to Dialogic Reading (Using The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

Authors:

Chih-Ing Lim & STEMIE

Publication Date:

revised 7/27/2023

Learn about dialogic reading and how you can use it to have storybook conversations in STEM with young children. The tip sheet includes an example of prompts that you can use for Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The related blog post includes additional information such as a link to the adaptations tip sheet and a video example of dialogic reading using an augmentative communication device. 

 

 

Audience: 

  • Families
  • Practitioners

Developmental stage: 

  • 3-5

Setting: 

  • Home

Resource Type: 

  • Blog posts
  • Guides
  • Video clips

Topic: 

  • STEM
  • Accommodations (adaptations, supports)
  • Evidence-based practices

Level of Intended Impact: 

  • Knowledge acquisition
  • Knowledge application

Language: 

  • English

Developer / Author: 

  • STEMIE

Routines and Everyday Activities: 

  • Storytime

Resources for Families: 

  • Storybook Conversations