Organize an Outstanding Classroom Library
I LOVE books so I provide MANY for my students to enjoy and many that we share together in read alouds. I feel my classroom library is organized and that it includes many types of reading material on all levels. My area to improve upon is the attractiveness and invitability (new word) of the area. Students need to be given the opportunity to select their reading area during independent reading time so they will feel more comfortable, another area for me to work on. Following a suggestion from the article, I tried giving a "Book Talk" for some of the book basket books and my students LOVED it and eagerly "read" the highlighted book.
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I always struggled with maintaining a classroom library in a tidy manner. I wanted it to be the students' responsibility since they used it. It seemed to get easier as the year went by and the students' maturity level increased. I know your kids acquire that love of books you pass on to them.
ReplyDeleteLinda, once again you are making small changes in your teaching practice! I know, like me, you have been in education for a while. It is so refreshing to know that you see the needs of your students and you are willing to make changes for their success! Next time you may want to try the book pass. I think your kindergarteners would love that too!
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