I don't think you're being paranoid. I do the same thing (and that would mean I'M paranoid!) You have an objective, a special purpose for those books and they need to be there when you need them. What I do is try and collect another copy and put it out after I use it for read aloud or even guided reading. (I have some multiple copies) Do you have enough books for the students? Maybe you feel like they don't have enough. You could just hit the used book stores and garage sales to beef up your library area instead. Debbie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I am setting up my room, I am once more stuck with a dilemma, and that's whether or not to let my students have access to all of my picture books, even the ones that I know I will use for mini lessons in either reading or writing. Right now I have a special basket of these books that I keep behind my desk. I'm afraid that I won't have them when I need them, that they will wear out too quickly, or that it won't be a "surprise" as we start thinking aloud together in guided practice. Am I just way too paranoid? I would love for the students to have access to the best of the picture books, but those are the ones in my hidden basket! What kind of rules have you set up with your students? Are there any books that you save for some lessons? Thanks for your input. Sherry ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
