Re: [LM_NET] Target: Procedures for K-1 checkout, AR problem

[Cathy Rettberg <crettberg@MENLOSCHOOL.ORG>]

Here's a thought: let the kids (in all grades) check out as many books
as they want. I did this in previous grades K-4 school, and while I had
to shelve more returned books, there was no increase in loss or damage
rate, and the kids just loved it. Asking a 5-6 year old to be happy
with one book a week  is hard - they go home, read the book that night,
and then what do they have for the rest of the week? Let them have
piles of books!

Cathy
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Cathy Rettberg, MLIS
Head Librarian, Menlo School
Atherton, CA
crettberg@menloschool.org


On Aug 1, 2005, at 6:04 AM, Kelly wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am asking for advice on particular procedures for K-1 students.
> This will
> be my first year as a media specialist.  In the past, k-1 students had
> to
> check out (AR) books.(teacher requirement), and the media specialist
> only
> allowed them to check out 1 book.   I am concerned with this because
> making
> children check out an AR book seems wrong to me. It doesn't affect 2-5
> students because they can check out 2 or more books, so they can check
> out
> 1AR book and 1 other book. So, I am debating whether to let my K-1
> students
> check out 2 books.  Are K-1 responsible enough to check out more than
> one
> book/  All my colleagues in other elementary schools only let k-1
> check out
> 1 book. I am looking for suggestions on how to accommodate the
> teacher's
> wishes of AR books and my wishes for personal selection. I will post
> all
> hits.  Thanks.
>
> Kelly Reeder, media specialist
> Paw Creek Elementary
> Master's student at UNCG/school media
> Charlotte, NC currently stay-at-home mother
> reedertwins@alltel.net
>

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