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Some “Dos” and “Don’ts” for Creating Experience Books
By Mary Ellen Pesavento (2009)
DO create a book based on the child’s experience, thinking about what is both interesting and relevant to the child:
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DON’T adapt a commercially available book. Experience stories should:
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DO use vocabulary and develop concepts relevant to the child’s own experience.
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DON’T clutter the story with too much information.
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DO write words (and braille if appropriate) on each page so individuals who are reading the book with the student use the same vocabulary each time the story is read. | DON’T focus on having the child read the text. Generally, students using experience books connect with the objects placed on each page. |
DO use objects relevant to the child’s experience.
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DON’T use miniaturized objects.
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