I agree with Flacka. I would stop using it and begin modeling
correct behavior. We spent DAYS on modeling appropriate
behavior for sharing books. I took photos of the kids doing
the right thing and the wrong thing and then the kids helped
me decide which side of a posterboard to put it on the Yes or
No side. I laminated it and put it in the library for the
kids as a visual reminder.

Good luck! : )

On 11/07/09, Sue wrote:
> One of my weekly centers is our classroom Library, which I
> have tried to make visually appealing, comfortable, and
> baskets of books by subject.
> There are 3-4 students at a time, chairs for all. Problem:
> The majority do not sit and read/look at books. They throw
> pillows (took those out),play around and are generally
> disruptive. Centers are 20-30 minutes.
>
> I assign a parent volunteer when available but this is not
> often. Any advise?? It is my favorite part of our
> classroom so am disappointed they do not seem to want to be
> there!

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