Youngest - Book Nook
When I was going to college to become a teacher, I dreamed about the type of inviting book nook I wanted to have in my room. I dreamed of a jungle theme for the boys, a princess castle for the girls, a inviting teen room for the older students, and just have a decorated old time bath tub seemed inviting. So even before I became a teacher I thought this was important. I have in both my Special Education rooms, book nooks. I have bean bags for the students to relax on and comfortable chairs for them to sit in, big enough for two. This way students can share reading with others. I also have tape and CD players in my nook. I have many students who use books on tape, which I think is important for all students. I helps their listen skills, as well as their reading comprehension skills. I also have writing materials in my nook. In this manner, they can incorporate reading and writing skills. My reading book also has many different types of reading and reference materials for the students to use.
My book/reading nook is not what I dreamed of when in college, but for now it serves the purpose and my students enjoy relaxing and reading in this spot. So to me that is the most important.
4 comments:
I like the incorporation of writing materials, because this encourages students to be creative.
It also gives them a chance to connect words with illustrations (pictures). This also helps students with visualizing images in their mind.
When I was in college I felt the same way you felt. To me the reading area was suppose to be a super place. I still feel this way today after many years of teaching. I have a car bed in my kindergarten room for my reading area. The children love this area.
I think I will try to add some writing materials in this area as you have done in your book/nook.
My students love to get a book and find an out-of-the-way place in the classroom and read with a buddy. Since my room is pretty chock-full of student desks, I don't have things like beanbags or pillows this year, but that doesn't deter this group. They'll read anywhere they can find a spot.
I love your dream, when I was at another school and we were getting a new library I wanted to add a reading loft for the students to use at special times, but the administration didn't go for it. I still think it is a good idea. We want to create a special corner that makes the student feel like he is the only person in the library reading. It is a work in progress and we will get there.
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