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How about doing a book care session with this group? Our preschool makes great use of our school library and does not damage the books. I think it's largely because the classroom staff models appropriate handling of books and reinforces my expectations. Hope this helps, Robin On Nov 15, 2004, at 3:05 PM, Salli Pritts wrote: > Good morning, > > We have a new pre-k program in our school. The teacher brings back > what I > feel is large number of damaged books. Our early childhood program - > same > age group but lower ability children- very rarely, if ever, has damaged > materials. The pre-k teacher feels that this is just going to happen > with > this age group. She told me they are young and they are going to tear > things up. I was furious and unfortunately our principal doesn't see > the > problem with books continually being damaged. She actually said, "you > know > how to repair them, right?" > > Sorry about the vent. I am hoping that someone out there can help > point me > in the right direction. I was thinking about trying to get some board > books or sturdy early readers. Does anyone have a suggestion where I > can > find these. I normally use Titlewave and have found board books. Are > there books between the sturdiness of board books and regular books? I > have very little experience in the age range and would really > appreciate > the help. > > Thank you, > Salli > > > Salli Pritts > District Librarian > Bement CUSD#5 > Bement, IL 61813 > hambrechts@bement.k12.il.us > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ > LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Robin Shtulman Librarian Erving Elementary School Erving, MA shtulman@erving.com http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------