I interviewed Mrs. Canada about Language Arts in her classroom. She is a Kindergarten teacher at Paris Elementary in Paris, Ar and is on her fourth year of teaching.


     How did you get your classroom library materials?

       - I inherited a lot from the teachers that were here before me. I also get a lot from the Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby, and there is also a huge store just for teachers in Fort Smith that I go to a lot.

     How are your books organized?

           - By reading levels

     Can your students take your classroom library books home?

           - It depends on the year and the students I have. The last few years they were not allowed to take them home but this year I have more mature and responsible kids so I trust them and allow them to. 

    What are the rules you give your students for how to take care of your classroom library books?

           - Yes, at the beginning of the year when we go over procedures we go over how to act in the library and how to take care of the books. We constantly go over it throughout the year as well.

    What time of the day do your students visit your classroom library?

           - During centers in the morning or after specials in the afternoon.

    What type of reading labs does your school provide?

            - We have an aide that comes in to our classrooms that help the lower level readers.

    Is there a reading specialist at your school?

             - No

     What online teacher stores do you use often for materials in your classroom library?

    

             - Teachers Pay Teachers

    Do you provide incentives for reading?

               - Yes, when students know their sight words for that week they get a sticker on the brag wall in my classroom

            

What check out system do you use for students checking out your book?

           - On Mondays they can get a book from the library and on Fridays they return the book. Throughout the week if a student ask me if they can switch their books I will allow them too if we aren't in the middle of a lesson. Students are only allowed to have one book at a time from my classroom library.

     Do you invite parents or involve them in any way relating to your literacy program?

               - All of the Kindergarten teachers work together and we have a Kindergarten Family Literacy night.