Dianne-TX Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I mainly use our library's hold system for books, but occasionally we go to the library and spend time choosing books, too. I was wondering if you had a system that helps your kiddos choose books instead of just the "browse and pick" method. Nothing wrong with that, but just wanting something more structured for them. I remember a friend a few years ago, that had older kids, used some type of list that had them select a book from each genre, but I have no record of that list. I know this could be a common sense question, but I'm always looking for other creative ways. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 How about a book drom each DD section: 000 Generalities 100 Philosophy & psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Language 500 Natural sciences & mathematics 600 Technology (Applied sciences) 700 The arts 800 Literature & rhetoric 900 Geography & history This plus some fiction should keep you busy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My sister had a list like that as well, and I don't remember it. It was something, like so many fiction, one biography, one history and one from arts or science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 My sister had a list like that as well, and I don't remember it. It was something, like so many fiction, one biography, one history and one from arts or science. Yes, something like that. I think I remember it was a dial or pie graph or something. I like the list above, too. Same idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 How about a book drom each DD section: 000 Generalities 100 Philosophy & psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Language 500 Natural sciences & mathematics 600 Technology (Applied sciences) 700 The arts 800 Literature & rhetoric 900 Geography & history This plus some fiction should keep you busy :-) Thank you. I guess just take them along each aisle and say, "select one from each group". :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is kind of what I do but not so structured or organized. I let dd pick 5 or 6 fiction books of her choosing. She often picks things like magic treehouse or fairy tale collections. Then I'll have her pick a biography, a science related non-fiction book, a living math book and possibly an art book. I also use the hold system and pick the books that go with science, history, etc. Plus, I will pick classic literature and put it in the bag. When I'm being a responsible, organized teacher/mom I have her read for an hour a day from my choices and/or the non-fiction books. I don't have to assign fiction reading because she'll do that all day on the days I'm not so structured or organized. ETA: I have book list on my ipad in the reminder app were I add books I read about or see suggested here so I can get them next time I reserve books or go to the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Doesn't SWB have a bit about this in TWTM? Every library trip, the child is asked to select at least one book from each of the following topics: science, history, arts, crafts, biography, novel, story, poetry plus any other the child is interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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