Read-the-Room Center
The read-the-room center became the classrooms most popular learning center, small groups of children waited patiently for a read in unison Because the children enjoyed the raps so much, they quickly learned to imitate Barbara's behavior. A self-appointed child would grasp the paint stirrer to be ready to lead the group in reciting a rap, pointing to the words as the children read them. The children were learning concepts about print by reading the room!