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Reading Center & Displays Buying Guide
You can create an engaging, literacy-rich environment with the right reading center furniture and book displays in your learning space. This guide provides helpful tips on creating a functional space for your students.
School Outlet’s Tips
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Size
Measure your wall space to determine the appropriate board size. Ensure the board is easily visible and accessible to all users in the room.
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Age-Appropriate Design
Use low, accessible shelving and seating for young children. Include elements like rockers for wiggly readers.
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Durable Materials
Opt for heavy-duty, easy-to-clean materials like vinyl and solid wood that can withstand classroom wear and tear.
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Safety
Ensure the sink has safety features such as rounded edges, non-slip surfaces, and secure mounts. These features help prevent accidents and create a safer environment for students and staff.
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Flexibility
Look for dividers with wheels or lightweight designs for easy movement and reconfiguration. This flexibility allows you to adapt the classroom layout to different activities and group sizes.
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Stimulate Engagement
Create an inviting atmosphere with soft fabrics, bright colors, and engaging book displays to make reading fun and appealing.
Reading Center & Displays Styles
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Jonti-Craft Read-a-Round Three-Piece Set
This charming set has a double-sided couch that has slots to store books. The two semi-circle benches with colorful cushions make this unit a practical addition to your literacy center.
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Jonti-Craft Multi Pick-a-Book Stand
It is a double-sided book stand with the same back and front designs. It has eight shelves in total with a 1” shelf depth. The shelves are slanted for easy access.
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Jonti-Craft Read-a-Round Couch
Cushiony and inviting, this two-sided couch provides comfortable 11” high seating. The center partition has space for storing books. The bottom features six clear tubs that can be used for additional storage.
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Jonti-Craft Literacy Couch
This compact couch has spacious book slots to store reading materials. It has three clear tubs at the bottom for extra storage. The comfortable cushions add a burst of color to your room.
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Jonti-Craft Pick-a-Book Stand
This slanted book browser showcases books face-forward to attract young readers. It has five 1” deep shelves. The write and wipe partitions are a fun way to add shelf labels.
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Jonti-Craft Library Display Stands
These durable birch plywood shelving units keep your library organized and books visible. The display stand spins on a ball-bearing platform. It has ten book slots on each side.
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Young Time Book Display
The book display has large, easy-to-access sections on the top and bottom of the unit. The four sections can be used to store books or other reading materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reading centers and displays utilize materials such as plywood, laminates, vinyl, etc in their construction. Each material is selected for its durability and low maintenance needs. The materials must be child-safe and meet robust certification criteria. Their solid constriction gives them the sturdiness to last heavy use in the most active learning areas.
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Yes, the shelves are adjustable and can accommodate books of various sizes. You can easily customize the spacing between the shelves to fit everything from small paperbacks to larger textbooks or even oversized volumes. This flexibility ensures that your bookshelf can adapt to your changing needs and book collection.
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The age group a reading center is designed for can vary, but it typically caters to children from preschool age (around 3 to 5 years old) up to middle elementary grades (about 8 to 10 years old). These reading centers often feature child-friendly furniture, vibrant colors, and accessible book displays that encourage children to explore books independently. If the reading center includes elements like interactive learning tools or technology, it might also be suitable for older children, extending into the pre-teen years.
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It should be cleaned and maintained using proper manufacturer instructions. For vinyl upholstery, you can regularly wipe with a damp cloth. You can use a dry cloth to dust the surface and standard furniture polish on all exposed wood surfaces and shelving to renew the finish. Vacuum fabric cushion covers to remove dust.
