RHS Students Share Original Books with PreK Readers

In April, Richfield High School students visited PreK classrooms at Central Education Center to read original stories to 3- and 4-year-old students. 

At the high school, multilingual students in Ms. Lowther and Ms. Nuelle’s English Language Development 2 classes have been studying the language of narration. Throughout the unit, students explored the essential questions, such as “How do books influence children?” and “What should we learn from children’s books?” The high school students built their vocabulary by focusing on story elements and practicing sentence structures commonly found in children’s literature. Through reading and discussion, they also analyzed how authors convey messages and lessons that shape young readers’ understanding of the world. 

They then created their own children’s stories using a plot map, carefully developing each part of their writing to include meaningful details and accurate sentence structure while also making their stories engaging for young readers. Students completed a final draft in the form of a paperback-style book and illustrated their work to enhance the storytelling experience.

Central’s 3- and 4-year-old students listened, laughed, and connected with the high school authors, while RHS students had the opportunity to see the real impact of their work. The teachers and young learners were incredibly welcoming, making the experience a meaningful opportunity to share learning between Richfield’s youngest and oldest students.