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You have been asking some great questions - they have revived some old ideas that I should try again. I currently teach grade 5 but have taught Grades 1 to 6 in the past. Anyway, reading out loud to children
Another way that I made reading outloud interesting was to dim the lights and read by a lamp or hurricane candle. My Grade eleven teacher would do this whenever she read to us (she stressed that she loved this part of teaching and all children should be read to no matter what age). It established a nice routine when I lit the candle and of course the special person for the day got to blow it out. (remember to lock away the matches) As to where to sit and where the children sit, it all depends on the kids, your room size and perhaps the time of year. This last year I had 31 students that loved to chat. Needless to say, they stayed in their desks as we did not have the floor space and they did not have the control to sit in a tight group. I became efficient at walking up and down the aisles, reading a novel, and watching behaviour all at the same time. Long ago, when I had a reading/carpet area, I had a rocking chair and some cushions. The children only sat in their desks around special holidays as they were too full of wiggles to listen nicely on the carpet. Whatever you decide, remember that if it doesn't seem to be working, tell the kids and change the routine. You will find what works best for you!
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