Students at this age need very close supervision while looking at books. I think
your idea of board books is very good. I use them as well with our Early 5s
program. Is one teacher keeping the books at school where she can supervise and
the other one sending them home where there is little supervision? You might want
to check into that as well. A lesson in book care is great, but will probably not
take care of the entire problem if there is no supervision to go along with it.
Judy Vaandering
Timberland Charter Academy
Muskegon, MI 49442
9.jvaandering@heritageacademies.com
231-767-9700
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications on behalf of Robin Shtulman
Sent: Mon 11/15/2004 3:49 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Pre-K students tearing up books
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
>
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