[LM_NET] Long kindergarten library time

[Johanna Halbeisen <JH@NEWSONGLIBRARY.ORG>]

We have three all-day kindergartens.  Our half day kinder classes 
have half of a library time, 20 minutes.  Last year the full day 
classes got two half period classes.  As the classes matured, it felt 
like we had outgrown this schedule and we were feeling pinched.  This 
year the full day classes are getting the full 40 min classes for 
specials.  So I need help.  If you have kindergarten classes for 40 
minutes, how can the time be structured so the kids have a good time 
and you don't lose your sanity?  I've been doing finger plays and 
reading stories for the beginning 20 min classes.  I can picture 
having them look at books, but I predict that half the class will 
keep it going for the whole time and half will lose interest after 5 
minutes and want to run around the room.

How have you structured long kindergarten classes?

Thanks!
Johanna
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Johanna Halbeisen, Library Media Teacher
Woodland Elementary School (K-4)
80 Powder Mill Rd, Southwick, MA 01077
JH@newsonglibrary.org

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