We have been discussing the importance of a classroom library and Miller discusses this thoroughly. I was blessed to have a hand full of books left in my classroom for me however there is not nearly enough. As a first year teacher I need all of the resources I can get. Currently, my classroom library is struggling.
I have a small book shelf that has several books that the students love to read as well as the books that go with the unit. I need to do a better job of going through my books and getting books from the library that go with the units for this shelf. I have good intentions but seem to run out of time to actually do this.
I need to go through and organize my books better. I think I do a good job of allowing students to read on their own but would like to do more follow-up activities and have the students discuss what they have read. This would be a fabulous way to work on our language skills.
I completely agree with you! It seems like I have "Organize Library" on my to-do list but it never gets done!
ReplyDeleteUsing the school or public libraries to supplement your classroom library is helpful! Donors Choose grants are great for acquiring more resources too. :-)
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