A long time ago, I had a teacher parent that told me she tells her students that books are "treasures". Since then I have used that wording with my daycare kids. Also, I have 2 book holders that each hold about 12 books each in my reading area. I change out my themes monthly and only have books out pertaining to the 3 or 4 themes I use. I also place 2-4 books in each center on the shelf pertaining to that area. I do not let the kids get into my large selection. The kids are contained to books that are what ms.xxx says are available for the month.
