Five Finger Rule Library Posters. Set of 5. Digital Download.

The "Five Finger Rule" is a simple and popular method used by librarians and educators to help children choose books that are at an appropriate reading level for them. Here’s how it works:

1. Choose a Book: The child picks a book they are interested in reading.

2. Read a Page: The child reads a page (usually one with a significant amount of text, such as a random page in the middle of the book).

3. Use Their Fingers: For every word they don't know or find too difficult to understand, they raise a finger.

4. Evaluate:

   • 0-1 Fingers: The book is too easy.
   • 2-3 Fingers: The book is just right; it offers a good balance of challenge and comprehension.
   • 4-5 Fingers: The book may be too difficult for independent reading, and the child might need help or should consider a different book.

This rule helps children find books that will be both enjoyable and suitably challenging, encouraging a love for reading while supporting their literacy development.

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