Bringing in Books

(Expository)

Creating a classroom library is a wonderful way to encourage students to pick up a book and explore. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
First, pick out a quite and comfortable place in the classroom that students can get cozy and read. The more comfortable the space, the longer they will want to stay. Instead of stiff chairs, try bean bags. Kids will love this. Bookshelves (holding the books) can be used as a great divider to separate the "library" from the rest of the room. Next, some sort of organization system is a must. The area should be organized, welcoming, and appealing to the students. Books should be placed within the students reach. They should not have to come find their teacher every time they want to read. The books also need to be sorted in some way. Whether it be by author, type, level, etc. Students should be able to easily find what they want ad quickly. Too much effort to find he book they want may discourage them to altogether. Lastly, you can CHEAPLY sort the books. It does not have to be expensive to be "workable". Cardboard boxes, milk crates, old shoe boxes, plastic baskets, etc. are just a few ideas/ways to sort the various books. The teacher can decorate the boxes (Or students!) to make them more attractive and appealing. Creating a classroom library can be fun and easy with the right ideas!