Organizing my Classroom Library
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Organizing my Classroom Library
What?
Must be organized to encourage comfortable student interactions
User friendlyInvite students to interact Directions postedKnow what books to read
Ideas
Large space to display student work
Comfy spots to read
Books displayed
More Ideas
Other considerations
Ample area
Out of high traffic Large variety of reading materials
Shield from visual distractions
Display to pique curiosity
Meet the needs Responding materials
Easy Access
Label shelves Label tools Recipe cards Assorted forms Stationery Cardboard boxes Note cards File folders Pens, pencils, and
markers Post-its Message pads Post office supplies Envelopes Address labels Racks for filing
papers Paper of assorted
sizes Index cards
• clipboards•Stickers•Greeting cards•Stamps•Stamp pads•Tote bag for mail•Business forms•Cardboard and poster board•Glue, string, paper clips, stapler•Puppets•Fabric•Simple costumes and props•Tape recorder
Set Up System for Cleanup and Maintenance
Poster like this….
3 Major Considerations
The nature of the collectionThe size of the collectionHow you use the collection for responses to
reading
Responding
Reading Response MenuCurriculum Resources for Independent
Reading