All our classrooms have cozy little areas for reading. The idea is to accustom students to viewing reading as an enjoyable and relaxing pastime, and nurture a lifelong love for reading. Some use it for this, while others don't. But it really adds a nice feel to the the overall atmosphere in the classroom.

very nice! vterezia · 2008-04-10: 11:27

Well, now that's just cool. I wish we had had a cozy reading nook when we were in school. I don't ever remember being encouraged to read much, come to think of it. Thank goodness I loved to anyway. Cute ladybug beanbags! mamacita · 2008-04-10: 11:34

Great idea to post these areas, they are very colorful. CJLata · 2008-04-10: 11:58

Love these. So many great colors and patterns! ncshutterbug · 2008-04-10: 12:07

great idea to choose the reading areas! You and Lane both have great ones! PaperWings · 2008-04-10: 12:55

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day. from Tracy's Mom vickie turner · 2008-04-10: 13:19

this is great !!! if children would start reading instead of watching tv, this world would be much better. Thanks :) ronin53 · 2008-04-10: 13:30

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY FRIEND !!!!!! have a good one, sweets! sunshineand · 2008-04-10: 14:36

Such nice vibrant colors in the photos. Looks like it's your birthday so "Happy Birthday Julie"! seabreeze · 2008-04-10: 17:10

oh absolutely. i started reading in the womb so this was never an issue for me lol but sooo many kids miss out on reading. it's such an excellent way to get away, learn, relax etc. this is great! and love the colors. you get an A+ for this set! ~_^ BreezyOnTheEyes · 2008-04-10: 17:29

I wish I had a cozy corner in the 5th grade to read. wonderful. Queen911 · 2008-04-10: 17:34

Happy Birthday...wanna trade ages???? I almost remember 40....and actually life has gotten just a bit better every year since - so enjoy!! Love the cozy reading photo's....great colors and who can resist plopping down in a bean bag with their favorite book??? aknor · 2008-04-10: 18:40

Ooooohhh, I love all the colors! Great classroom. climbergirl · 2008-04-10: 19:38

This is too cute! TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-10: 21:16

P.S. Happy birthday! You've caught up with me for a short while... :) mamacita · 2008-04-10: 22:02

nice ! camilleauteuil · 2008-04-10: 23:04

So colorful! LotoFoto · 2008-04-11: 00:52

There is a lot to read. I think the kids enjoy it, to sit and read in this lovely chair. Great post! ????? · 2008-04-11: 02:45

How cool...I *love* my reading corner...so cozy & comforting. Kids love a good reading corner as well, helps their love for books bloom :-) I totallly dig that chair! Anjie · 2008-04-11: 03:37

Happy birthday! Love your reading corner :-) jet28 · 2008-04-11: 06:55

Very nice! My kids all love to read, I think it's really a lifestyle thing- and I think it sooo wonderful that you are in a position to encourage such a thing with children- especially the children who don't get that encouragement at their homes- great blog!~ R urmysunshine · 2008-04-11: 08:59

They sure don't make classrooms like they used to! Happy belated birthday! oldbabe · 2008-04-11: 16:11

that's such a great idea - they didn't really push reading on us that much except for the "gifted" class which was just silly. happy belated birthday! : ) ????? · 2008-04-11: 20:39

I'm a day late... but Happy Birthday Julie!! I hope you had an incredibly fantastic birthday.... and maybe your celebrations will carry on over the weekend.... enjoy!! :) KerBear · 2008-04-11: 20:58

Very nice !!!! ????? · 2008-04-12: 02:49

awesome shots to show the very cool reading corners....these spaces are the perfect place to relax and unwind.......although some of my kids think its the perfect place to up all over the couch and wrestle...lol... focussed · 2008-04-12: 18:01

Great shots! I love to sit in the corner and read somtimes. I remember that as a kid. bamommy · 2008-04-13: 13:44

i WANT that chair!!!!! ????? · 2008-04-13: 15:37

What a cozy place to curl up and read! I love all the colors! mrutherford22 · 2008-04-17: 22:24

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