If you re not ready to take the plunge and ditch the bins completely maybe try starting with the fiction side of your library.
Classroom library containers.
Most books are at least 50 percent off and there are hundreds of items priced at 2 or less.
Using the set is simple.
Really good stuff bins with dividers.
Classroom library labels from kinder craze truly are the ultimate resource for labeling your lower elementary classroom library.
Print the desired book bin labels and laminate.
One reviewer proudly showed off her classroom library a simple wire shelf with twenty of these bins.
They are designed to be toy bins and can be used with most 12 inch cubbies.
In addition to a diverse library you need an organized library.
But classroom library organization without those pesky bins is a change that i am loving and sometimes it s the smallest change that makes a big difference in the lives of young readers.
At 8 w 11 5 d 5 h these are the biggest bins on our list.
Shop for classroom storage containers storage baskets dividers shop for practical colorful storage containers storage baskets bins and effectively organize the classroom.
If you want a good resource for finding diverse book recommendations for your elementary classroom library look no further than vera diversereads.
Comes in yellow green orange red blue and purple.
Keep classroom or library books accessible neat and organized with these durable plastic book bins.
This is a great way to purchase books and activity sets for your classroom library at up to 80 percent off the published price.
The classroom library should be full of books of all levels races genres languages and abilities.
Cut each label out and attach to library bins.
Get a wide variety of storage containers baskets dividers and organizers for your classroom from oriental trading the leading supplier of teacher resources.
For the classroom these bins are suitable for large books or files as well as other items such as legos shoes and art supplies.
Grab a box pack it with books from a selected collection of clearance items.
Secondly many of my mini lessons that take place in the meeting area require students to brainstorm and the books give them places to look for ideas also i once read somewhere that your room should not contain a library within a classroom but a classroom within a library i can t remember who said this but it sounds very lucy calkins ish.
Some locations even offer a build a box option.
However teachers of all grade levels have found many ways to use them in the classroom.