newmag and the Paradigma Foundation jointly present children's books (video)
09/13/2024
Two fun, engaging, and educational books for children, along
with a guide for adults. Education specialists believe that reading is not just
entertainment; it should enhance a child's literacy, help them better
understand the world, and teach them to connect with the people and phenomena
around them.
Here are three important principles by which the books from the Paradigma Foundation and the Yeraz series are selected. These principles
guided the choice of new children's books for those under 6 years old.
Talin Saghdasaryan, head of educational programs at the
Paradigma Foundation, explains: "First, we focus on the language,
ensuring it is understandable for children of that age. Second, we consider the
images and color combinations, as these vary for different children. The third
principle involves the story and content, including its underlying
messages."
A memorandum was established in which the newmag publishing
house and the Paradigma Foundation agreed to publish engaging and educational
books for children, featuring the best content and the most beautiful
illustrations.
Hasmik Kyureghyan, executive director of the Paradigma
Foundation, notes: "Typically, reading is a very passive activity
between parent and child, often lacking questions. If a book contains objects
and pictures, it can prompt questions like how many leaves there are, what
colors they are, and what shapes they take, making it interactive.
Additionally, these questions help develop various literacies: mathematical,
social-emotional, and scientific."
The Paradigma and Yeraz series presented three books: "The Shadow
World," "Mru Mru and Berry," and "The
Last Stronghold." Parents will find guidelines within the books to
facilitate discussion. After reading, both young and older readers should
engage in conversation, reflect, and create their own stories.