Front and Back

Find the front and back of a book, and hold it right side up.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. 10 minutes or less.

For grown-ups

Your child finds the front and back of a book and holds it right side up (top and bottom). We suggest reading it together.

What children learn in Level 1

This is the front of a book. It has the book's name and a big picture.
Turn it over. This is the back of the book. The story is all done when we get here.
The top of the book is up high. The bottom is down low. Now it's right side up, ready to read!
Uh oh! This book is upside down. Turn it so the top is up.
Try it with a grown-up! Pick a book. Show the front, the back, the top, and the bottom.

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), 48–60 months:

CLL8.4e — Identifies the front, back, top, and bottom of a book. Points to the title of familiar books or stories and where to begin reading a story.