Plan Your Classroom Library

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As you begin to think about your library, consider the size of your classroom, how big or small your library needs to be, and how you can build your collection of books. The following resources offer fresh ideas for creating a rich text environment in your classroom.

 

Taking a Look at Your Classroom
Dr. Louisa Moats talks about how to determine if your classroom promotes successful reading. Think about the ways you can use her suggestions in your classroom library.

This video clip is from Scholastic Red's Putting Reading First In Your Classroom, Grades K-2. Learn more about Scholastic Red Professional Development in Product Information.

For practical ideas and lists of important considerations to make when you plan your library, download Ray Reutzel and Parker Fawson's Planning Your Classroom Library (PDF), from Your Classroom Library: New Ways to Give it More Teaching Power, by Parker Fawson and Ray Reutzel available in the Teacher Store.

January/February Survival Guide
Now that you have hit your stride and have more self-confidence in your teaching abilities, you will find it easier to vary your instructional approach from time to time. The January/February issue is filled with inspiring ideas on how to rev up your lessons and keep the learning momentum going.

Fit to Print: December Bulletin Board Ideas
Need help brainstorming and designing this month's bulletin boards? These holiday and winter-related images and ideas will provide plenty of inspiration.

Teacher Resource Books for Starting the School Year
This teacher created book list is an excellent resource for first year teachers. It includes interest inventories, bulletin boards, activities and tips that new teachers can use for starting the school year right.

LESSON PLAN

Our Classroom Rules Students use critical-thinking and writing skills to develop a set of classroom rules. First year teachers and new teachers will be pleased to...