“Special Chairs” in the LRC

The start of a school year involves learning many new routines and procedures, especially for Kindergarteners.  In the LRC we practice the process of checking out books by first choosing a book from a small selection picked out by myself and Mrs. Figuray, the LRC assistant.  Once the Kindergarten students have mastered the procedure of choosing a book, standing in line, and checking out with their library card, we move on to practicing how to use a shelf marker.  A shelf marker is a tool to hold their spot on the book shelf as they browse a particular book and make a decision of whether or not to check-out the book.  If they do not want the book, the shelf marker tells them exactly where to put it back on the shelf.  It’s like a bookmark for the book shelf! 

 
One of our favorite routines in the LRC is using the “special chairs.”  These cozy Back Jack chairs are the perfect spot to curl up with a good book. With only 10 available, we’ve made it a fun tradition to practice patience and take turns. Each week, we rotate who gets to enjoy these comfy seats, making it a special day when it’s your turn to sit in a “special chair.” It’s always something to look forward to!  Here are our Kindergartners having their first experience in our “special chairs!”