Book bins

Okay y’all, I did it. I took the plunge and ordered a class set of plastic book bins in our colors for reading workshop. I’ve been using cardboard ones for six years now. They’ve lived a good life and have the battle scars of masking tape and staples to prove it. Plus, they’re ugly brown. […]

A great classroom library organization system is one that students can understand, use independently and ENJOY! Here are lots of ideas to help you set up, photos included!

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In my opinion, the library is the most important part of any classroom. It’s safe to say that I am obsessed with having an organized library tailored to my students’ wants and needs. Two years agoI decided to “ditch the bins” and seek a different form of classroom library organization. After seeing how much my ... Read more

Is your library nice and organized? Or are you not sure how to get it working for you and your students? I just recently relabeled my library and it is working like a dream! I posted this picture below on Instagram and I received lots of questions and requests for my library labels. This post ... Read More about Library Organization for the Primary Teacher

Keep your books organized and within easy reach. Link our book bins together to make a sturdy book storage or use the easy to grip handles to carry a set of books to your reading corner. The handles are perfectly sized for big and small hands. You can identify each bin using the included label pouches or just by the bright colors. The bin will fit taller books and letter sized file folder too. It will be easy to flip through your papers and books in this extremely versatile bin…

During my first year of teaching, I made the mistake of not sending enough graded work home and some parents were shocked during conference time when they saw their child’s grades. I learned a huge lesson from that year. Grades should never be a surprise on conference night. And so, I was on a mission ... Read More about Classroom Mailboxes