tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post8986605941505705754..comments2024-01-21T12:55:15.003-06:00Comments on Library Learners: Buddy Reading Center updateCari Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997950983231061990noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-10540606931451052012012-09-05T19:51:23.580-05:002012-09-05T19:51:23.580-05:00Sue, I think the boat idea is great! I think a bea...Sue, I think the boat idea is great! I think a beach theme would be fun, too, and we could have a boat and tent at the beach, right? I would love to see a photo of your high flying adventures in reading decorations. Maybe you could post a photo on our Library Centers Facebook page.<br />Please keep me posted on your library centers this year! I think you'll love them!<br />Cari<br />Cari Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997950983231061990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-31300086605916028442012-09-05T19:48:42.958-05:002012-09-05T19:48:42.958-05:00A bath tub...hmmm...I bet that's a real treat ...A bath tub...hmmm...I bet that's a real treat for your students, especially with the bright colors and bean bag chairs! You could start a lifetime habit of reading in the tub! Thanks for sharing.Cari Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997950983231061990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-5170048658699660322012-09-04T09:05:43.440-05:002012-09-04T09:05:43.440-05:00Cari, I love your site and your book! I've wan...Cari, I love your site and your book! I've wanted to do centers for several yrs, just wasn't sure how to get started, etc. This is my 14th yr. as elem. school librarian. I had a small boat (my hubby built) as a reading center for about 5 yrs. I also had a tent for a couple of yr. Still have it, planning to put back out this yr. I took the boat home last yr. when some boys started tipping it. Will probably bring back later on. I started doing themes in the late 90's when I was at two schools and trying to keep up with seasons, etc. was too much. I've done a garden theme, 3 regions of NC, quilts, ocean & beach to name a few. Most recently I did a lodge theme to try to really capture my boys attention. I even had a mounted young deer and Tundra Swan donated by a teacher, many decoys, trees, etc. Everyone loved it and I carried it over into the next yr. This yr I'm going for COLOR! My theme is High Flying Adventures in Reading! I purchased kites of different shapes and bright colors, one is a parrot. Also using balloons, and hot air balloons. It's really a bright happy place this yr. I just set up the book care center this morning and a puzzle center. My first class is in just a few minutes, excited to see how things go. Thanks so much for all your help and suggestions. Two other elem. librarians & I are using your book this yr as a book study for our PLC and implementing centers.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283390616520284075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-15971526093270184212012-09-04T06:45:10.949-05:002012-09-04T06:45:10.949-05:00I love reading your blog, I always get such wonder...I love reading your blog, I always get such wonderful ideas! My library has a cast iron clawfoot bath tub for a reading center!! I'm not sure where it came from, but when I came to the school it was in the assistant principal's office and she wanted it out. We painted it some bright colors, put a couple of small bean bags in it and placed it by the windows. The kids love it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-6232051820546404532012-09-03T10:28:25.702-05:002012-09-03T10:28:25.702-05:00Thanks for sharing! I love the idea of a library ...Thanks for sharing! I love the idea of a library theme based on a book. Now you've got me thinking for next year. Hmm.....Cari Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997950983231061990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-77540170201539275972012-09-03T10:26:28.187-05:002012-09-03T10:26:28.187-05:00Ms. O, I like the colorful chairs, but it seems cr...Ms. O, I like the colorful chairs, but it seems crazy that you are responsible for picking up and installing gutters in the computer lab. You are an awesome librarian, but are you really trained in computer cabling and school remodeling? #justcrazy<br />Cari Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997950983231061990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-2916706958199694442012-09-03T07:30:50.741-05:002012-09-03T07:30:50.741-05:00My theme this year is The Secret Garden and I have...My theme this year is The Secret Garden and I have a bisto set where reding buddies may come and read:). Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441261494505436251.post-35024447478038418902012-09-02T19:03:33.616-05:002012-09-02T19:03:33.616-05:00I just saw those chairs on Saturday. At Lowes tryi...I just saw those chairs on Saturday. At Lowes trying to pick up the rain gutters the school told me I was in charge of installing to control the cable clutter in the computer lab (seriously me and drills ... we don't get along). And Lowes couldn't find any record of anything. 7 10 footers. Had my Dad and his truck on Saturday. Won't the rest of this week. #needlesstosayimnothappywithlowesortheschool<br />#buttheywerecheeryandcute Ms. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547554818446142987noreply@blogger.com