One of the most important things a teacher can do is to develop in children the desire to read. In Kindergarten through second grade students are learning to read. From third grade on they are reading to learn. No matter what grade classroom you teach in, having literacy based designs in classroom furniture can help enhance in students the desire to read.
Having an area of your room dedicated solely to books is important. You can have some special chairs or pillows. Maybe some bean bags or cushions that make the area cozy. But most importantly, you want to display books in a way that makes them easily accessible to the children. As well as accessibility, you want an appealing way of presenting the books.
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Having a book display such as mobile library cart or book browser allows students to easily see the books from which they can choose. They can look over the books based on their covers and easily read the titles. This is especially important for younger students who still rely mostly on the pictures to tell them if they are interested in a book. The power of choice also adds to children's desire to read.
In addition to a book display, you can also have a cubby to help store backpacks, dry food lunches, art supplies, homework, parent messages, and rain gear. Teaching young school age children the value of organization helps keep your classroom tidy and provides a positive energy flow. There are even cubbies that have casters and we've heard from teachers that create the cubby monitor of the week who rolls the unit around helping to keep the classroom neat.
No matter how you choose to display your reading area, choose a way that will draw children into the area. Making reading fun and making choosing a book an adventure will help students develop a love for reading that will last for years to come.
In addition to having an area just for books, any classroom would benefit from having a classroom rug dedicated to promoting literacy. There are many rugs for classrooms available that display the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and geography in unique ways. This is a perfect way to engage students in reading or spelling games. Students love trying to spell a word by jumping on letters or rolling a ball to a friend who is sitting on a letter. The possibilities with this kind of a classroom rug are many.
For teachers interested in promoting a bilingual literacy in the classroom, there are rugs available that teach both English and Spanish or English and French. Carpets such as the Amigos Bilingual Educational Rug teach English and Spanish words with pictures. This is a great way to promote literacy in the classroom and also a great way to make learning a second language fun.
Whatever you decide to do to promote literacy within your classroom, consider making your classroom furniture part of the plan. A well set-up classroom with areas just for reading and areas that promote reading no matter what the subject is, are appealing to both children and parents.
Christmas Sales Badger Basket Two Bin Storage Cubby, Espresso 201
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Christmas Sales Badger Basket Two Bin Storage Cubby, Espresso Feature
- Modular storage can be stacked with additional units
- Perfect for organizing toys and teaching kids to cleanup
- Open front design makes it easy to find things inside
- Made with engineered wood and metal hardware
Christmas Sales Badger Basket Two Bin Storage Cubby, Espresso Overview
Features:Badger Basket's Two Bin Stackable Wood Storage Cubby,Bin is a sturdy, modular storage solution for keeping all sorts of items tidy and out of sight.Features two, very generously sized open bins that can be stacked with other bins to expand your storage capacity (each bin unit sold separately).Can be used for storing books,magazines,newspapers, toys, clothes, shoes and boots, winter accessories, sporting goods, videos,DVDs,CDs, craft supplies, and more!Two bin design helps with sorting and separating items.Wide mouth bin openings make it easy to load and unload.When you need to clean up quickly, it's a breeze to stuff everything inside!Great for kids when learning to sort, organize, and clean-up.For more storage, stack additional units (sold separately) next to or on top.Solid panel construction ensures that your stuff stays inside the unit - nothing falls out the back or sides.Easy assembly with a screwdriver and illustrated instructions. Wipe the wood surfaces clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent as needed and dry thoroughly. Made with wood composites. When stacking multiple bins, you must always use the included safety bracks to secure the units together. Product may vary slightly from shown. Toys and accessories shown with the bins are not included. This item ships in its original carton which may include a photo of the product. All measurements approximate. Complies with all current, applicable ASTM safety standards. Non-toxic painted finish. Metal hardware. Badger Basket's Two-Bin units (09770, 09771, 09772) can be mixed and matched with Badger's Three-Bin units (09775, 09776, 09777). If stacking three or more bins high, we recommend using wall anchor,furniture safety straps (not included) to anchor the units to the wall for safety and stability. Wall anchor straps are not included due to the many types of walls found in homes. Please consult with your local hardware retailer about your particular walls and home and what hardware is needed.SpecifSAVE NOW on Christmas Sales Offers below!
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