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Dear Group,
Well in less than 24 hours I had 26 messages about sitting
"Indian style with your hands in your lap" for K-5 studentss in
a half hour storytime.  The majority did not insist that their
students sit that way, but many start the storytime in that
position and then allow them to change. Many disapproved of the
term "Indian style" , not thinking it was politically correct
and prefered criss cross legs or something similar.  Several
were appalled that anyone could sit in that position, but a
couple said that they require the same leg position for their
storytimes.  Many 3-5 graders sit in chairs instead of on the
floor.
One respondant seemed angry that I should question this
requirement at all, saying I obviously must disapprove.  I am a
graduate student and plan to student teach next semester.  I am
only trying to gain information from multiple sources.  I thank
everyone for taking the time to respond to my question.  It is
all very interesting.  I'm not sure what I will require of my
future students but I have some time to think about it.
Thanks again, Odile
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Odile Heisel  oheisel@pen.k12.va.us
Library Assistant and future certified media specialist
(graduating from James Madison University in Spring, 1997)
McGaheysville Elementary School
McGaheysville, VA 22840


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