#reading-environment

Organize a classroom library to maximize student use. Organization: 1. Leveling: Use a system like Fountas & Pinnell or Lexile levels, but keep it simple for students (e.g., color-coded stickers). 2. Bins & Baskets: Sort books into bins labeled by genre (fantasy, mystery, biography), author (e.g., a Roald Dahl bin), topic (animals, sports), and series (Harry Potter). 3. Display: Feature new or high-interest books face-out on shelves. Create a 'teacher recommendations' section. 4. Check-out System: Use a simple system like a sign-out binder or a digital tool (e.g., Booksource Classroom). 5. Student Involvement: Assign 'librarian' as a classroom job to help manage the library. Regularly survey students on what books they want to see added.