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: TOO funny! Remember the teachers that used to preach that "the answer is right in front of you!"? LOL
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I rotate my books out monthly. I keep between 25 and 30 in our little book shelf.
No real suggestions, I just thought of you all as I taped Brown Bear Brown Bear back together this morning
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I need some of that tape too! 3 out of 4 books I read before naptime need to be taped back together.Comment
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My children were pretty bad about books, but after a discussion with the children about how to use books nicely, it really helped. I really need to use some of the suggestions here though! I have one floating shelf above our couch where I store the books. I rotate the books out weekly based on the theme, but there are usually only about 10-15 out at a time. I end up taping about 4-5 books a week, especially those from the library.
BC: your "squawking like a pigeon" cracked me up
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Heidi: I will definitely have to use your "Alert! Alert! Book on the Floor!"
Midaycare: 1200 books??!?! I wish I had that many! After reading this thread, I got curious and counted what I could. I estimate I have in the ballpark of 600 books and I thought I had a TON, but 1200....wow! I usually have to supplement what I have with selections from the library. I'm so jealous!Comment
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Craigslist and garage sales! Oh, and flea markets. I buy books for $.25 or less. I'm also a book geek. I read all the time. So I'm really up on kids books and try to buy 1-2 really good ones per month.My children were pretty bad about books, but after a discussion with the children about how to use books nicely, it really helped. I really need to use some of the suggestions here though! I have one floating shelf above our couch where I store the books. I rotate the books out weekly based on the theme, but there are usually only about 10-15 out at a time. I end up taping about 4-5 books a week, especially those from the library.
BC: your "squawking like a pigeon" cracked me up.
Heidi: I will definitely have to use your "Alert! Alert! Book on the Floor!"
Midaycare: 1200 books??!?! I wish I had that many! After reading this thread, I got curious and counted what I could. I estimate I have in the ballpark of 600 books and I thought I had a TON, but 1200....wow! I usually have to supplement what I have with selections from the library. I'm so jealous!Comment
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I started selling Scholastic books-I buy all my books from them now. Super cheap, and the kids love them. If you are interested, I can give you a referral.My children were pretty bad about books, but after a discussion with the children about how to use books nicely, it really helped. I really need to use some of the suggestions here though! I have one floating shelf above our couch where I store the books. I rotate the books out weekly based on the theme, but there are usually only about 10-15 out at a time. I end up taping about 4-5 books a week, especially those from the library.
BC: your "squawking like a pigeon" cracked me up.
Heidi: I will definitely have to use your "Alert! Alert! Book on the Floor!"
Midaycare: 1200 books??!?! I wish I had that many! After reading this thread, I got curious and counted what I could. I estimate I have in the ballpark of 600 books and I thought I had a TON, but 1200....wow! I usually have to supplement what I have with selections from the library. I'm so jealous!Comment
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we sing songs about books
here is my favorite.
we sing it each day before book time
tune is high ho the dairy-0
hold up a book and point to each part of the book as you sing
these are the main words:
this is the front of the book, this is the front of the book high-ho-library-o this is the front of the book.
then sing the same words and change it from front :to back of the book,
spine, of the book.
sign main words and fill in: the illustrator draws (point with your finger and draw in the air)
the author writes the book, (pint with finger to other palm of hand like you are writing in a book)
the copyright tells us when the copy right tells us when, (point to your watch) high-ho-library-o, the copy right tells us when.
We sing this before book time each and every day.
I only bring the books out when I can offer up 100% supervision. we have rules about our books
always gentle hands
books are for reading, not building or seats or ________________
we sit criss cross applesauce and hold it in our lap.
###I found that most of the kids would place them on the floor and lean on them, which would cause the spine to rip/tear.
lastly, one book out at a time. you come back give it to me and I show you how to put it away.
once you show me you can care properly for our books, I will be a little more flexible. our preschool kids have their own book area they can use at any time they would like. But this is something that is earned.
I see it as any other toy/item. they have to be shown how to respect them and how to properly use them. unfortunately, I think that most kids do not get the opportunity to learn about proper book respect because they are only shown at school.Comment
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I started the reading club on Scholastic this month. Go figure not one parent bought a book .... not even the dollar books. Next time they start asking me about their child's progress in preschool activities, I'm going to tell the parents how they need to do their part at home by reading to their kids. They can't hope for their kid to be the next Einstein by passively hoping everyone else does all the work
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Regardless, I will be ordering a ton of books this time around, which means more points and more books happyface. I really needed books with CD's so we are stocking up.Comment
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I have thought about doing this. But every parent I get gripes about even paying for DC so I am figuring no one would buy them but I like your approach!I started the reading club on Scholastic this month. Go figure not one parent bought a book .... not even the dollar books. Next time they start asking me about their child's progress in preschool activities, I'm going to tell the parents how they need to do their part at home by reading to their kids. They can't hope for their kid to be the next Einstein by passively hoping everyone else does all the work.
Regardless, I will be ordering a ton of books this time around, which means more points and more books happyface. I really needed books with CD's so we are stocking up.Comment
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Out of curiosity, what is involved in the Scholastic reading program? I have heard about it - but wondered if it would even benefit my families since most of them are teachers and I am sure have access to scholastic through their schools.Comment
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