Transform Learning: Self-Created Big Books for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

The research paper “Experimenting with User-Centred Big Books and Classroom String Library Development for School Kids: Intervention cum Action Research at Foundational Stage” of this blogger, Dr. Lalit  Kishroe, has been accepted for the 25th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education Hawaii International Conference on Education to be  held from January 7 to January 10, 2027 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Subsequent the paper acceptance, an AI prompt (Google, 2026) [1] revealed,  "Dr Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who advocates for using oversized ‘Big Books’ to build foundational literacy, comprehension, and STEM interest in primary and pre-primary children."

The key concepts on big books created by Kishore are as follows

• Shared Reading: Oversized texts let a group of young learners follow text and pictures together simultaneously.

• Multisensory & Interactive: They act as focal points for group discussion, vocabulary building, and predicting story outcomes.

• Bilingual & Culturally Relevant: Dr. Kishore highlights using bilingual formats to help kids bridge their home dialects and formal school languages.

• Recommended Sizes: Formats like A3 (297 mm x 420 mm) work best for small group classroom sharing.

 [1] Google (2026, September 3) Lalit Kishore educator on big books for primary kids, of

https://www.google.com/search?q=lalit+kishore+educator+on+big+books+for+primary+kids&oq

In Summary

Kishore (2026) highlights an innovative educational initiative focusing on co-created, low-cost Big Books as powerful tools for early skills development. He emphasizes a participatory approach where educators and students collaborate to design large-format books, which significantly enhances student agency, creativity, and engagement. This hands-on method aligns with active, child-centric learning frameworks, demonstrating how context-specific, resource-light materials effectively bridge critical learning gaps in early childhood education in literacy and numeracy."

Reference for citation

Kishore, L. (2026, September 3). Transform Learning: Self-Created Big Books for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Lalit Culp, https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website/post/transform-learning-self-created-big-books-for-literacy-and-numeracy