Organizing my Classroom Library
What? Must be organized to encourage comfortable student interactions User friendly Invite students to interact Directions posted Know 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 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 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 collection The size of the collection How you use the collection for responses to reading
Responding Reading Response Menu Curriculum Resources for Independent Reading