Stacy I use a combination of bean bags and something called a reader rocker chair (looks something like a video game chair, it rocks. They are all fire retardant so they pass fire inspection. They are not cheap, but our PTSA has helped purchase some for my classroom. My last set of reader rocker chairs lasted 7 years, so I think they are worth the expense (about $100.00 each). The bean bags are somewhat cheaper. If you need something not as expensive, how about using those square cushions designed to be used when sitting on bleachers? They are soft, don't take up much room, and are easy to clean.
Susan -----Original Message----- >From: Stacey McDonald <s...@nycap.rr.com> >Sent: Oct 6, 2010 6:45 PM >To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >Subject: [MOSAIC] sitting on the floor > >I teach 6th grade at a LARGE (almost 10,000 students) district in upstate >New York. Here's my dilemma - I would love to have the kids on the floor but >the custodian has firmly planted his foot stating no rugs (hygienic >reasons), no sofas (won't pass fire inspection). I saw that you have futons >- those would NEVER be permitted in my district. > >Does anyone have ideas as to how to bring the kids up close/cozy to engender >the feeling of sharing something - in this case a book - when there are so >many regulations in place? > >_______________________________________________ >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. > _______________________________________________ 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.
