In one corner of the Media Center, close to the story rug area, is the former "B.A.B.E.S. Clubhouse" that was renamed the "Magic Tree House." The house is up off the ground about a foot, with a ramp available, if needed for those with special needs, thus allowing them access. The inside of the Tree House has several small comfortable chairs and some pillows to make it a cozy place for reading. We keep a container of "whisper phones" in there for the students to use so they can read out loud, without being loud.
The students have to understand the proper use of the Tree House and be responsible to use it appropriately. It is a privilege that can and will be taken away if inappropriately used.
Furniture
The Library has library quality bookcases, tables and chairs. Though they are very durable, it is important for the students and other users of the LMC to understand the importance of taking good care of the furniture. We discuss this in each of my library classes, primarily at the beginning of the year, and throughout the year "as needed."
We also have a grouping of what I call our "soft furniture"...a sectional couch and cushion set in bright primary colors. During the Fall of 2007 we purchased 4 bean bag chairs with our Scholastic Book Fair profit (via their catalog). It is hard for some of our students to keep their feet off of our soft furniture. Some students like "plop" down, sprawl out, kneel on, or kick at these pieces of furniture. For those particular students, they may be told they will have to sit on the "hard" chairs at the table or on the story rug.
We also have a grouping of what I call our "soft furniture"...a sectional couch and cushion set in bright primary colors. During the Fall of 2007 we purchased 4 bean bag chairs with our Scholastic Book Fair profit (via their catalog). It is hard for some of our students to keep their feet off of our soft furniture. Some students like "plop" down, sprawl out, kneel on, or kick at these pieces of furniture. For those particular students, they may be told they will have to sit on the "hard" chairs at the table or on the story rug.
Two Basic Rules...
Our elementary school library rules are kept very simple:
*****Whispering voices.
*****Walking feet.
I want our library media center to be open and inviting for all the students... a true hub of learning. During our actual teaching time, the students need to have listening ears and be cooperative, but sometimes our "learning" is very interactive, so I like our rules to be very simple (and easy to enforce).
*****Whispering voices.
*****Walking feet.
I want our library media center to be open and inviting for all the students... a true hub of learning. During our actual teaching time, the students need to have listening ears and be cooperative, but sometimes our "learning" is very interactive, so I like our rules to be very simple (and easy to enforce).
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