--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Natalie Minch description: Natalie began her teaching career in 2013 as a first-grade teacher at Worthington Christian School. In 2020, she moved into the role of Library Media Specialist at Worthington Christian. She now serves as an Intervention Specialist. With years of experience working with students in the earliest years of literacy development, she has a keen understanding of young readers' needs and growth process. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Ages 3-K ## Natalie Minch ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Author%20Images/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors%20(13).jpg?width=35&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors%20(13).jpg) Natalie began her teaching career in 2013 as a first-grade teacher at Worthington Christian School. In 2020, she moved into the role of Library Media Specialist at Worthington Christian. She now serves as an Intervention Specialist. With years of experience working with students in the earliest years of literacy development, she has a keen understanding of young readers' needs and growth process. ## Recent Posts ###### 5 min read ## [From Picture Books to Readers](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) By [Natalie Minch](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/natalie-minch) on Sep 2, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Preschool%20Early%20Readers.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) When it comes to the earliest years of literacy with our littles, picture books are what typically come to mind. These books usually contain beautiful, [purposeful illustrations](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/the-power-and-purpose-of-illustrations) that accompany the text that we read to them. Picture books not only help to build those all-important early literacy skills but also help to [create deep and lasting connections](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection). Whether it's a [book about going to school for the first time](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/august-reading-list-for-preschoolers) or [a story about making a new friend](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/august-reading-list-for-preschoolers-0), picture books help to expose our young learners to new concepts and vocabulary, as well as the basic elements of reading.     Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/reading) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/all) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. All rights reserved.