Oakdale Elementary

At Oakdale, our students enjoy comfy, little reading nooks.  Previously in this area, we had a 'beach', with wooden adirondak chairs, and 'ocean' and a 'palm tree'.  The chairs were dying a slow death.  So, out with the old, in with the new.  We created a 'READERS' CAFE'.  We were going for a hip 'Starbucks' type of vibe.  A parent made and donated the window cling. The rug came from funds from our book fair.  Our students LOVE hanging our and reading here.  This is in addition to our 'castle' area (see previous post) and a little area with a rug and three bean bag chairs.

Creating these nooks is a challenge given the restrictions from the Fire Marshall, but we think we have accomplished it!