Sit Where You Read The Best

A beautiful, sunny day with a slight breeze, a hammock, a good book, and two kids taking a nap equals a perfect afternoon.  For some of you but not for me...I feel sea sick if I read in a hammock so it is not the best place for me to sit and read.  So, I sit where I read the best...in my den on the couch. 

Follow this link and watch this brief video about Albemarle County Schools and how they provide a variety of seating choices for students.  And notice the bookcases on wheels (such a simple concept from our maker's space week that I love!).

http://www.edutopia.org/practice/flexible-classrooms-providing-learning-environment-kids-need

I want students to love reading and books.  And if having different spaces to read will help to increase that love, let's have different spaces.  Some ideas of types of spaces I would like to have:

• Moving chairs out of the way and reading underneath tables (Bonus-it's free!)
• Keep a stack of sheets in your office and create reading forts
• Beanbags
• Loft Space
• High top tables (or maybe use a bookcase top) for students who want to stand and read
• Taking reading outdoors as much as possible
• A hammock would be possible!

What reading spaces would you have in your library?

*Disclaimer-As said in the video, you must pick a place where you can be safe. Safety is first.