Location, Location, Location
10/13/2017
We've been exploring new reading spots these past few weeks. Of course, there's just something so appealing about being permitted to sit under or even ON the tables or behind our big, cozy chairs. But, the ultimate goal isn't just to make reading more fun and inviting or to make our classroom more like home, although it happily does both of those things as well. We're testing these spots to find the ones that are successful for us. We're looking for spots in which we can cozy up, get started right away, and read the whole time. Some kiddos have found that, even though it's really fun to crawl under the table, it's not a great spot for them to read. Or, even though their favorite spot is behind the chair, it's hard for them to get started right away when they choose to read there. This little bit of choice makes a big difference in motivation and it also teaches our readers how to make choices that help them learn. It helps them understand that different factors affect their ability to learn and encourages them to take responsibility for their choices and their learning in a small way. Choosing a reading spot might seem like a trivial thing, but it is a beginning step to taking ownership and responsibility for learning and also becoming a self-aware and lifelong learner. Ask your little one about some of the spots they've tried out!
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Saania AliMs. Ali graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. She specializes in Early Childhood Education, ESL, and Special Education. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and painting! Archives
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