In a message dated 8/1/2007 8:00:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Debbie said: I don't think you're being paranoid. I do the same thing (and that would mean I'M paranoid!) You have an objective, a special purpose for those books and they need to be there when you need them. What I do is try and collect another copy and put it out after I use it for read aloud or even guided reading. (I have some multiple copies) Do you have enough books for the students? Maybe you feel like they don't have enough. You could just hit the used book stores and garage sales to beef up your library area instead. Thanks to everyone for the response. I teach 5th grade, and I have lots and lots of chapter books, but didn't really start collecting picture books until I started teaching strategies. Since it's expensive to buy these books, and most of the ones that I want don't seem to be in any book orders, even those for the young ones, I have only been buying single copies of each title so that I could have more books to choose from for my lessons and read alouds. I'm glad to hear that so many of you have your own special basket, too. I'll try to quit feeling selfish! I guess I just have guilt issues when it comes to certain books. I don't like to share professional books much, either. I spend SO MUCH money on them, and I don't like the idea of not being able to immediately put my hands on something when I need it. Usually, I don't mention what I have been reading except to maybe a teacher or two. Then, if a teacher is stumped about something and needs my help, I'll recommend that they buy certain books. By the time they are really looking for some answers, they are usually ready to spend their own money and put in the work to try to make the changes. Sherry ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
