August 28, 2006 - Sort Your Books
My classroom library starts out empty. That way the children and I can read books, discuss them and then place them into baskets. Each basket has a tag that is laminated and tied on with zip-ties.
By sorting your books with your students they will have a greater understanding on why books go together. They can learn that ABC books are common, that authors write many books, that different "themes" go together. I love the first day of school because I read 3 or 4 books and sort them with the students. The kids love to see our library "grow" throughout the year.
Scholastic has some great photos of classroom libraries here.
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