Library center overview
Description
The library center allows opportunities for students to develop print awareness skills, expand vocabulary, build comprehension and retelling skills, work collaboratively and demonstrate proper book handling skills. The library will expose students to a wide variety of informational and literary texts
Purpose
- develop positive attitude for reading
- gain exposure to books from multiple genres
- proper care of books
- select books that support personal interest
- recall and predict
- storytelling
- use pictures to retell story in own words
- make connections to pictures and text
- expand vocabulary through describe reading experiences
Suggested Materials
- books - informational, board books, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, touch and texture books
- book buddies (stuffed animal or character for student to read to)
- labeled bins/basket/containers to organize books (shelving as needed)
- soft seating
- class made/student made books
- theme related books
- props to accompany books
- pointers
Questioning Examples
These guiding questions can be used to assist the teacher, instructional assistant, or parent volunteers in supporting children's development and learning during play.
- Why did you select that book to read? What do you find interesting about it?
- What characters were in your story? What can you tell me about the characters in the story?
- Did you ever experience something that happened in the story in your life?
Considerations
Please note: materials should be rotated as themes and student's interest change. At the beginning of the school year it is important to start with minimal materials to teach proper use and cleanup. This center should be located in an area in the room that is quiet and allows for students to focus.