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Where to obtain books?

One option is for the teacher to bring books from home that their own children have grown out
of, though not every teacher would have the opportunity or desire to do this. It is thus advisable

to forge good links with a local community or school library. Many kindergarten and school

teachers take their children’s groups to a library every couple of weeks and borrow something
for everybody. The books are returned on the next visit and new ones are then borrowed. This

way children learn at a young age how to behave at the library, independently select books and
discuss with friends what and why to borrow. It also important to gain the experience that we

are as different as readers as are our skills and interests.

Some books, journals and other printed materials for common use can be brought from homes.

In this case there are wonderful opportunities for parents to come and tell the class about their
favourites, such parent examples are invaluable. With parents’ consent children could bring

their favourite books to the class as this is also a good opportunity to learn from each other.

Põltsamaa Ühisgümnaasiumi lugemispesast leiavad sobiva raamatu erinevad lugejad.