Creating an Engaging Middle School Classroom Library
Learn how to create an engaging middle school classroom library.
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Classroom Libraries
Classroom libraries can either bring life or clutter to a classroom. They are an important part of any thriving classroom. Check out the resources below to help you build your dream classroom library. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. Classroom Library Setup Creating a Dynamic Classroom
5 Classroom Library Myths
I strongly feel that classroom libraries are essential for all classrooms, not just for English classrooms. Students need to understand that literacy does not end once they walk out of their English classroom’s door. Students need to see that books do not always have a storyline, and that reading takes
Why Classroom Libraries Are Important
Classroom libraries are important. I was one of the co-founders of a Grades 6-12 English Language Arts teachers Facebook group. Several times now members have posted a question about if classroom libraries are still useful. The comment section fills up very quickly with teachers sharing their thoughts on the
Finding Affordable Books For Your Classroom Library
Having a well-stocked classroom library and novel set collection is essential for any English Language Arts (ELA) teacher. Schools do not always have the budget to provide these resources for their teachers, leaving many teachers to purchase these books. Finding books for a reasonable price, that fits in your teacher
Classroom Library Makeover
I have had the same classroom library organization, bin labels and bins since at least my 3rd year of teaching. I was tired of the red and blue colour scheme. The bins were dirty from years of classroom use, and last year during a lunch time accident chocolate milk got
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Library
Setting up a classroom library is not an easy task, but it is a rewarding one if done with purpose. Student-accessible classroom libraries are an important part of any K through 12 classrooms. Since I started teaching my classroom library has evolved from complete chaos to student/teacher-friendly organization. Many believe
