Bananas, a children's book targeted to ages 2-7, builds core knowledge, introduces key vocabulary, and uses complex sentence structures by following the path a banana takes from seed to supermarket shelf. Using proven methods of building core knowledge, we keep the expectation bar high for all learners with these 4 goals:
- improve educational outcomes
- build content awareness
- support critical thinking
- increase complex vocabulary
There is a need to ensure all kids can understand what they read, identify sentence structures, and make connections to the world.
Here are the benefits of the book:
- Jump-start academic success. By presenting core content, we give kids a head start on everyday curriculum topics by using bananas and transportation as the focus.
- Expose readers to sentence structures and vocabulary. Using sentence structures and vocabulary specifically found in more advanced books increases reading comprehension and builds writing skills at an early age.
- Level the equity field. Underserved children struggle the most, while accelerated students need opportunities to extend their learning. This book helps close the education gap and change lives.