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  • PS 18 John G Whittier
  • Staten Island, NY
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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The library services twenty-five classes per week. At the Storytime area, each class that visits the library can use the carpet to sit and listen to a story. This develops language and vocabulary amongst all students, especially students who do not speak English as their first language. Listening skills are also reinforced which makes the words on a page expressive and come to life. Reading independently and working collaboratively also can happen on the carpet to broaden their horizons about topics of interest. Sitting together as a class, in a designated Storytime area, is where the power of knowledge blossoms. Reading can be a struggle for many students, but listening to stories allows students to create mental images and use their own imagination to further help their understanding. Carpets in a library create an inviting area for all students. It is a spot where they know their minds will grow, a spot where they can read for enjoyment, and a spot to let their mind wander, like being on a magic carpet ride.

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The library services twenty-five classes per week. At the Storytime area, each class that visits the library can use the carpet to sit and listen to a story. This develops language and vocabulary amongst all students, especially students who do not speak English as their first language. Listening skills are also reinforced which makes the words on a page expressive and come to life. Reading independently and working collaboratively also can happen on the carpet to broaden their horizons about topics of interest. Sitting together as a class, in a designated Storytime area, is where the power of knowledge blossoms. Reading can be a struggle for many students, but listening to stories allows students to create mental images and use their own imagination to further help their understanding. Carpets in a library create an inviting area for all students. It is a spot where they know their minds will grow, a spot where they can read for enjoyment, and a spot to let their mind wander, like being on a magic carpet ride.

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