Transform Your Classroom Library with Cozy Body Pillows!
Note: This post contains affiliate links | READ the full disclaimer here.
First and foremost, I will be teaching at a new school this upcoming school year where I will be teaching all the subjects in 3rd grade. Last year, I only taught 4th grade reading to three classes (each class had 13 STUDENTS— what a DREAM! I have never had that happen in my 9 years of teaching! Maybe I will get lucky again somewhere down the road LOL).
My new classroom is a new size, and I have been trying to decide how I want to set up my new classroom. When I first saw these 20" x 48" body pillows in Walmart, I knew the perfect way to use them: in a classroom library! I have used body pillows before in the past, and students really liked having the comfortable seating arrangements. Creating a welcoming and comfortable environment in your classroom library can significantly enhance your students' reading experience, AND WE WANT THEM READING. Here’s why you should introduce body pillows into your learning space.
1. Enhance Comfort and Relaxation
Body pillows provide a soft, inviting spot for students to settle in with their favorite books. Comfortable seating options encourage longer reading sessions. Imagine your students sprawled out, cozying up with a book, feeling as if they’re at home rather than in a classroom. THE BEST FEELING!
2. Encourage Positive Reading Habits
When students associate reading with comfort and relaxation, they’re more likely to view it as a pleasurable activity rather than a chore.
3. Create a Flexible Learning Environment
Body pillows can be easily moved around, allowing you to create various reading nooks and cozy corners in your classroom. Students may like different areas in the room more than others. This flexibility can even be useful for group reading sessions, quiet time, or even for students who need a calming spot to decompress during the school day.
4. Support Students' Well-being
A comfortable reading environment can also contribute to students' overall well-being. Providing a space where they can relax and escape into a book can be a great way to support their mental and emotional health.
Adding body pillows to your classroom library is a simple yet impactful change that can transform the way your students experience reading in your classroom. By creating a cozy, inviting space, you’ll not only enhance their comfort but also foster a deeper love for reading. So, go ahead and bring in these body pillows—you’ll be amazed at the difference they can make!
