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Goals:
The language and literacy area should be one of the main area of the classroom. It should be located in a quieter area where there is less traffic. It is idea to have this area on a carpeted location to make it more comfortable. Equipment: To make this an inviting and comfortable are for children to get cozy with books, offer soft pillows or beanbags. There should be carpeting or a rug in this area. Books should be displayed on open faced shelves so children can see book covers. Other books can be placed in themed bins and located on child accessible shelves. It is nice to have a child sized table and chairs for the children to sit at and read, listen to books on CD/tape, or work on file folder games. If you include a writing center in this area, it is a good idea to offer a separate table for this center. Supplies:
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Tips:
When you first start building your early childhood book library consider finding low cost books at garage sales and thrift stores. Books can be very expensive so these are good places to start looking for books. I still check out the books at secondhand stores and buy multiple copies of our classroom favorites.
When you first start building your early childhood book library consider finding low cost books at garage sales and thrift stores. Books can be very expensive so these are good places to start looking for books. I still check out the books at secondhand stores and buy multiple copies of our classroom favorites.