#TeachChat Archive: Library Organization Tips and Tricks – June 13, 2012
 Really Good Classroom Library System Having trouble organizing your classroom library? Get some great tips and tricks from Really Good Teachers who joined us for #TeachChat on Wednesday, June 13th. Don’t forget, to read the transcript – scroll down and read up!
ReallyGoodStuff Have a wonderful rest of your evening! Talk with you soon!! Goodnight! ~Brandi =) #TeachChat -10:04 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 ok #teachchat -10:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Thanks!- This was fun..My first chat! ReallyGoodStuff I hope you had a great time and got some new tips and tricks! #TeachChat -10:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Thanks for the great ideas! #TeachChat -10:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @BriteEyes49: @NikiOhsBarnes@dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Good idea! Maybe I should put up a sign? Books Need Homes! LOL #teachchat -10:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Thank you all so very much for being here! #TeachChat -10:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Don’t forget that we’ll have #TeachChat next Wednesday at 9pm too! #TeachChat -10:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff Great Chat! Thanks! lemjames82 thanks #teachchat -10:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff If you won one of tonight’s prizes, please don’t forget to email me your mailing address at TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders@JessicaSiedman what about having those students give you a verbal summary of the book before they can exchange… #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Nope! RT @MrsMorgansClass: there were a few kids who always volunteered to put them away, but thats not what we want is is? #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Well, friends,it’s 10! The hour has FLOWN by!If you missed any of the chat it will be on http://t.co/v66nJ9Jx tomorrow #TeachChat -10:01 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff there were a few kids who always volunteered to put them away, but that’s not what we want is is? #teachchat -10:01 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@MrsMorgansClass A book return box has worked in the past. But my group this year just threw them in that box. Overflowing always #teachchat -10:01 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @BriteEyes49: @NikiOhsBarnes@dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Good idea! Maybe I should put up a sign? Books Need Homes! LOL #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman@NikiOhsBarnes Thanks- I will BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff@chchilders Chair pockets, like that! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman Ohh….hmm….that’s a challenge! #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82@MrsMorgansClass for sure #teachchat -9:59 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@MrsMorgansClass lol I don’t blame you! That must have been a lot of work! #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@NikiOhsBarnes@dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Good idea! Maybe I should put up a sign? Books Need Homes! LOL #teachchat -9:59 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Oh- it’s not the fast readers- I have at least one every year that “checks out” books instead of reading them… #teachchat -9:59 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders@ReallyGoodStuff good idea! I need to work on that! #TeachChat -9:59 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Oh! Or using the back of doors.Or chair pockets-kids display their faves RT @chchilders Not enough space even using the walls MrsMorgansClass last year I had a “book return” box – I am not doing that this year. They will have to figure out where to put them. #teachchat -9:58 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@JessicaSiedman Check out daily 5- read to self. Great ideas on stamina building for read to self + book shopping days. BriteEyes49@NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff I use stickers that represent levels for the AR books, we have to do that #teachchat -9:58 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Side of the tall filing cabinet? RT @chchilders: Not enough space even using the walls ReallyGoodStuff RT @NikiOhsBarnes: @ReallyGoodStuff Q6 I wondered if people used a numbering system for baskets or ABC order. #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman I was THAT student, because I read so fast. =) Let them check them out! =) #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Not enough space even using the walls JessicaSiedman Yay! Awesome! Thank you!! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Pocket charts are great! RT @chchilders: Finding more space to display them would be nice… Dont know where though #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@BriteEyes49@dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Me too! I always remind them at the end of the day that they can take books home! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman You win! Email me your mailing address at TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com #TeachChat -9:56 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff Q6 I wondered if people used a numbering system for baskets or ABC order. #teachchat -9:56 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 How to get parents involved on their child’s reading. #TeachChat -9:56 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman How to minimize frequent visitors…you know the ones who constantly need to check out a new book…..or is that more management? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Finding more space to display them would be nice… Don’t know where though #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 Good ideas #teachchat -9:55 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff I always love when they ask me can they take the book home! Yes please, take it! ReallyGoodStuff@dontleavenow So sad! =( #TeachChat -9:55 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q6: Is there anything we didn’t address about classroom libraries that you need help with? A3 wins! #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff It’s sad that some kids don’t have access to book at home. #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders@ReallyGoodStuff love that! #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff So, we’ve talked about how to organize, what to put the books in, and how to keep track of checkout… #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff My school pushes AR,so we have a lot of AR books #teachchat -9:53 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Yup! RT @NikiOhsBarnes: @ReallyGoodStuff@BriteEyes49 Most of the books are mine- garage sales, Scholastic, Goodwill, Amazon #teachchat -9:53 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff if a few books went missing. #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff his mom came to see me one day to say she found him reading in bed under the covers with a flashlight.From then on,I never minded #TeachChat -9:52 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff@BriteEyes49 Most of the books are mine- garage sales, Scholastic, Goodwill, Amazon #teachchat -9:52 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 I always send home books I have duplicates of..just in case they don’t come back, but haven’t lost any yet #teachchat -9:52 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I had one student who would sneak books home, but it turned out he didn’t have many at home. He always returned them and… #TeachChat -9:52 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 You can get books from the library when they sell them for them To take home and keep as well. #TeachChat -9:51 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@BriteEyes49 Awesome! Love those bonus points! #TeachChat -9:51 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@rickylynne76 =( It’s okay. We’ll have the whole transcript tomorrow on The Teachers’ Lounge too. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff@MrsMorgansClass It doesn’t bother me. Students can take books home. I want students to read at home. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass I have more books than I know what to do with. Lots of friends gave me books when their kids outgrew them. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff Yes, tons. I bought a lot through @Scholastic with my Bonus points #teachchat they can take mine home -9:50 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Excellent! RT @lemjames82: I have about 8 – 10 books they can choose from and return in two days #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76#teachchat keeps freezing up on me JessicaSiedman@ReallyGoodStuff DOn’t know how I missed it- very nice! #teachchat -9:49 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 I have about 8 – 10 books they can choose from and return in two days #teachchat -9:49 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@BriteEyes49 Do you have any of your own books in the library or just the school’s? #TeachChat -9:48 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman@ReallyGoodStuff If I have to lose something I’d rather it be a book…I just hope they are reading it…:) #teachchat -9:48 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 No it does not bother me to lose books at least I know they are reading I just wish they ask for them if they want them. #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff@MrsMorgansClass We use AR and they stopped letting the kids take the books home #teachchat Too many losses they said. -9:47 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders I never love to lose a book, but maybe someone will find it and read! Lots of mine come back maybe a year later even! #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Do the students choose the book or do you? RT @lemjames82: I send home book buddy bags on a rotating basis #TeachChat -9:47 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman It’s about a year old I believe. It’s adorable. =) I want it for my house and my children’s books! dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff Yes, I’ve had kids steal books. I don’t like stealing. #TeachChat -9:46 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @chchilders: At the beginning of class… Guess it is kind of an honesty thing too. Kids have to go to the librarian to check #TeachChat -9:46 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff Done! #teachchat -9:46 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 I send home book buddy bags on a rotating basis #teachchat -9:46 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Is this new? It’s cute! RT @ReallyGoodStuff: I love this Whos Reading What checkout system – http://t.co/HZiLz0lr?#teachchat -9:46 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff How do you feel about losing books throughout the year? @MrsMorgansClass mentioned she loses a few. Does it bother you? #TeachChat -9:45 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @ReallyGoodStuff: I love this Who’s Reading What checkout system – http://t.co/QZ6MHJcc?#TeachChat -9:45 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Great question RT @JessicaSiedman: How does the the librarian keep track…do you have a certain time they can check out books? #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders At the beginning of class… Guess it is kind of an honesty thing too. Kids have to go to the librarian to check #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@BriteEyes49 Email me your mailing address! TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I love this Who’s Reading What checkout system – http://t.co/QZ6MHJcc?#TeachChat -9:43 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff YEAH! JessicaSiedman@chchilders How does the the librarian keep track…do you have a certain time they can check out books? #teachchat -9:42 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff You win! RT @BriteEyes49: @ReallyGoodStuff Each student has own pocket. Have to put card in their pocket when they take a book! #TeachChat -9:42 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow Mine don’t take them home. RT @ReallyGoodStuff Q4: What’s your best tip for book checkout? A4 wins! #TeachChat -9:42 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Good idea! RT @chchilders: Pocket chart with card for each student class librarian signs books in and out #teachchat -9:42 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff Each student has own pocket. Have to put card in their pocket when they take a book! #teachchat -9:41 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Honest is the best policy. But if that does not work then just use a ro By name list. And keep track. #TeachChat -9:41 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass We shop for books as part of our Daily5 routine, no checkout system – I lose a few a long the way. #teachchat -9:41 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff@chchilders Love this idea and it makes sense! #teachchat -9:41 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Pocket chart with card for each student class librarian signs books in and out #TeachChat -9:40 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman I need tips on this area!! I don’t have an answer though! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff I have my students fill out a card for my my most expensive books. #teachchat -9:40 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ashleymrice@ReallyGoodStuff we use pocket charts stuck to a poster an book cards. Each child has a pocket. #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q4: What’s your best tip for book checkout? A4 wins! #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders@ReallyGoodStuff baskets are terrific I try to use hardbacks and rotate them frequently to keep the books from getting ruined! #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @rickylynne76: @ReallyGoodStuff@chchilders Jim Trelease calls it the “rain gutter revolution” http://t.co/AxH7YjSS#teachchat -9:37 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman I’ve seen the idea on Pinterest and love it…might have to try! rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff@chchilders Jim Trelease calls it the “rain gutter revolution” http://t.co/AxH7YjSS#teachchat -9:37 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders@JessicaSiedman It is attached to the wall under the white board. Can run long lengths, u can have it cut to whatever size u need #TeachChat -9:36 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Long spice racks are also great for big picture books if you can screw them into the wall #TeachChat -9:36 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@MrsMorgansClass ReallyGoodStuff It’s a great idea to use sturdy bins/baskets where students access books most frequently,but I love a homey basket on the floor #TeachChat -9:35 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman How do you have the rain gutter displayed? Is it attached to the wall? #teachchat -9:35 PM Jun 13th, 2012 AdriGon37@reallygoodstuff What are your favorite graphic organizers for writing? #teachchat -9:34 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Love the rain gutter idea! RT @chchilders: Baskets, bins, rain gutters, plate stands #TeachChat -9:34 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff Woohoo! do I get a matching set of tubs? #teachchat -9:33 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Love the rain gutter idea! RT @chchilders: Baskets, bins, rain gutters, plate stands #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff I use the bookshelf and very colorful plastic baskets #teachchat -9:33 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff plastic shoe baskets/buckets #teachchat -9:33 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ashleymrice@ReallyGoodStuff magazine bins made from cereal boxes #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff You win! Congrats! RT @MrsMorgansClass: anything from milk crates, plastic basket and tubs, whatever is available! #TeachChat -9:32 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Baskets works good. Bins bookshelves or anything that interests them to read. #TeachChat -9:32 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff I have used plastic CD boxes. #TeachChat -9:32 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Baskets on book shelves, each basket= a different genre or topic, #teachchat -9:32 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff anything from milk crates, plastic basket and tubs, whatever is available! #teachchat -9:32 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff Each language arts classroom has a book shelf. Other subjects can check out “book bins” from the Media Center. #teachchat -9:32 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @MrsMorgansClass: Super cute bench with book storage – just add labels! #teachchathttp://t.co/n7q4yizn via @pinterest -9:31 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Baskets, bins, rain gutters, plate stands #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 Book shelf with covers facing ot #teachchat -9:31 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @rickylynne76: #teachchat Will display books along the side chalkboard tray, which is the length of the room. #TeachChat -9:31 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q3: What do you use to hold or contain your books? A4 wins! #TeachChat -9:30 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76#teachchat Will display books along the side chalkboard tray, which is the length of the room. -9:30 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @AdriGon37: @lemjames82 Books I read aloud instantly become popular. #TeachChat -9:30 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Super cute bench with book storage – just add labels! #teachchathttp://t.co/n7q4yizn via @pinterest -9:29 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Love that! =) RT @lemjames82: I also put books Ive read aloud in book pocket chart (really good stuff) #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @MrsMorgansClass: my kids have to sit in the hall for 15 min before school starts. Next year there will be a basket of books! #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jun 13th, 2012 AdriGon37@lemjames82 Books I read aloud instantly become popular. #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Love that! =) RT @lemjames82: I also put books Ive read aloud in book pocket chart (really good stuff) #TeachChat -9:29 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders I found some very small baskets that do not have an edge at a local dollar store, fit paperback well #TeachChat -9:28 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff my kids have to sit in the hall for 15 min before school starts. Next year there will be a basket of books! #teachchat -9:28 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@dontleavenow Or deep? #TeachChat -9:28 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76#teachchat Baskets with stickers are not often done in middle school classrooms. 135 Ss a day 47 minutes at a time. #teachchat -9:28 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 I also put books I’ve read aloud in book pocket chart (really good stuff) #teachchat -9:28 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@dontleavenow How wide are the shelves? #TeachChat -9:28 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow Anyone have any book bin/bucket suggestions? My bookcase is very small and most bins overlap over the edge. #TeachChat -9:27 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Agree completelyRT @MrsMorgansClass: @ReallyGoodStuff books that are in smaller baskets or on display get chosen more often. #TeachChat -9:27 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Putting a basket of books between the cozy cushions or seating area in the library nook definitely helps @MrsMorgansClass#TeachChat -9:27 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@ReallyGoodStuff Thank you! #teachchat -9:26 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@applesandglue@dontleavenow@NikiOhsBarnes I planned on trying during the new school year. #teachchat -9:26 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Thank you almost missed you #TeachChat -9:26 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff yes, I used a top pics/ new books shelf and students went to that shelf a lot! #teachchat -9:26 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff books that are in smaller baskets or on display get chosen more often. books on shelves or in big tubs nosomuch #teachchat -9:25 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Very true! They DO choose a book by its cover. RT @chchilders: Yes … The more appealing books get more choices #TeachChat -9:25 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi Vanessa! You win! =) RT @vmontgomery48: Yes it will give them some type direction #TeachChat -9:25 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman They especially my “favorite author” basket #teachchat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Library organized with baskets labeled with author, name of series, and picture. http://t.co/Gw6gZLy9#teachchat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 chchilders Yes … The more appealing books get more choices #TeachChat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 vmontgomery48 Yes it will give them some type direction #TeachChat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MissYsClass@rickylynne76 Mine have done that as well. They really enjoyed writing and reading the entries! #teachchat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 I put focus books in a special basket #teachchat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes RT @dontleavenow: Looks good. Thanks for sharing. RT @BriteEyes49 Anyone use Classroom Organizer? http://t.co/T4akyqUw#teachchat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff My students keep a class blog about their independent reading. Reading each other reviews affects their choices. #teachchat -9:24 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@BriteEyes49 Welcome!! =) #TeachChat -9:23 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82@dontleavenow interesting #teachchat -9:23 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49@dontleavenow You are welcome. Lisa from Delaware! #teachchat -9:22 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Q2: Do you find that the way you organize the books influences the way students choose them? How so? A3 wins! #TeachChat -9:22 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MissYsClass I also sometimes will do author based if we are studying a particular author/genre (i.e. Tomie dePaola) #TeachChat -9:22 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman *also…sorry it’s been a long day #teachchat -9:21 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @JessicaSiedman: I should say, mainly I have genres, but always have some with topics and things like award winners- #TeachChat -9:21 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow Looks good. Thanks for sharing. RT @BriteEyes49 Anyone use Classroom Organizer? http://t.co/T4akyqUw#teachchat -9:21 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Smart thinking! RT @MrsMorgansClass: @ReallyGoodStuff I try to put a picture on the sticker too. #TeachChat -9:21 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @rickylynne76: Common Core focuses on themes for instruction, but when Ss choose reading, I think genre is more helpful. #TeachChat -9:21 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman I should say, mainly I have genres, but always have some with topics and things like award winners- #teachchat -9:20 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff RT @NikiOhsBarnes: A mixture. I think it is important to have similar books/topics together so students can find them easily. #TeachChat -9:20 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff I try to put a picture on the sticker too. #teachchat -9:20 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff Common Core focuses on themes for instruction, but when Ss choose reading, I think genre is more helpful. #teachchat -9:20 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff LOL! So true! ReallyGoodStuff =) Very true. RT @dontleavenow: @ReallyGoodStuff No matter what you do, the kids mess up the books. #TeachChat -9:20 PM Jun 13th, 2012 BriteEyes49 Anyone use Classroom Organizer? http://t.co/b2NP2aRY#teachchat -9:20 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff A mixture. I think it is important to have similar books/topics together so students can find them easily. #teachchat -9:19 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff When you’re organizing, one of the best tips is to have corresponding sticker on the book and on the basket where it belongs #TeachChat -9:19 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff example: I have a “reptile” basket that includes expository, fiction, non-fiction, and different reading levels. #teachchat -9:19 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow@ReallyGoodStuff No matter what you do, the kids mess up the books. #TeachChat -9:19 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff That’s a great way to do an author study. RT @lemjames82: @MrsMorgansClass I do have some favorite authors #TeachChat -9:19 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82@MrsMorgansClass I do have some favorite authors #teachchat -9:18 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff I think it’s fine to mix the way you organize the books, but then having a system to keep them all organized can be challenging. #TeachChat -9:18 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman It worked with 4th grade. I will organize by topic and series in 2nd. Also a bit by level. #teachchat -9:18 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Do you think it’s important to stick to one type of organization or can you have a little bit of genre, some themes, etc? #TeachChat -9:17 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman For the most part, of course there are those kiddos that don’t branch out of their typical genre #teachchat -9:16 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Having a “Theme” basket is a great way to connect to a unit you’re studying! RT @lemjames82 I was thinking of themes #TeachChat -9:16 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass@ReallyGoodStuff by author, some by topic, some by reading level, #teachchat -9:16 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow Hard to do genres when they don’t know what they are. RT @ReallyGoodStuff Do you usually organize by genre or by reading level? #TeachChat -9:16 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman and @NikiOhsBarnes , does that work for your classroom? #TeachChat -9:15 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 I was thinking of themes #teachchat -9:15 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff Genre #teachchat -9:14 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman genre #teachchat -9:14 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Do you usually organize by genre or by reading level? #TeachChat -9:13 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff There are a couple of common ways to address categories – genres and reading levels are the top two. #TeachChat -9:13 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hmm….so many great places to start talking about classroom libraries. Let’s tackle categories first. #TeachChat -9:12 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow Not enough space! RT @ReallyGoodStuff Q1: What is the most challenging part of classroom library organization/management for you? #TeachChat -9:11 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi Melissa! RT @dontleavenow: Melissa, MD,1st RT @ReallyGoodStuff Lets start by finding out whos here tonight! #TeachChat -9:11 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@rickylynne76 Email me your mailing address at TeachersLounge@ReallyGoodStuff.com so I can send your prize =) #TeachChat -9:11 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Congratulations you win! That WOULD be very tough! RT @rickylynne76: @ReallyGoodStuff moving classrooms 4 times a year. #TeachChat -9:10 PM Jun 13th, 2012 dontleavenow Melissa, MD,1st RT @ReallyGoodStuff Let’s start by finding out who’s here tonight! #TeachChat -9:10 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi Cyndi! RT @chchilders: Hi #TeachChat! Cyndi here from Drexel, NC. I teach 5th grade ELA #TeachChat -9:10 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 not sure what categories to use #teachchat -9:09 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff moving classrooms 4 times a year. #teachchat -9:09 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff Students returning the books! chchilders Hi #TeachChat! Cyndi here from Drexel, NC. I teach 5th grade ELA -9:09 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76@ReallyGoodStuff Should have included … My name’s Erica. JessicaSiedman Getting kiddos to keep organized! ReallyGoodStuff Q1: What is the most challenging part of classroom library organization/management for you? A3 wins! #TeachChat -9:08 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Ahhh, King of Prussia is very nice- (hubby went to school by there) Hope to get kiddos to Duthc this summer #teachchat -9:08 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Let’s start with a quick giveaway….ready? #TeachChat -9:08 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi! Welcome! RT @rickylynne76: Hi #teachchat I teach 7th grade language arts at a year round middle school in Raleigh, NC. #TeachChat -9:07 PM Jun 13th, 2012 rickylynne76 Hi #teachchat I teach 7th grade language arts at a year round middle school in Raleigh, NC. -9:07 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff@JessicaSiedman Very cool! I live by King of Prussia. We frequent Dutch Wonderland quite often. =) #TeachChat -9:06 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 Louise, Florida, VPK/ pre K #teachchat -9:06 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Lancaster #teachchat -9:05 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi Niki! RT @NikiOhsBarnes: @ReallyGoodStuff Niki, Michigan, 2nd grade teacher! ReallyGoodStuff Hi Georgette! =) RT @GeorgetteNairn: Georgette – Winnipeg, Manitoba, grade 2 #TeachChat -9:05 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi Jessica! Whereabouts in PA? RT @JessicaSiedman: Jessica, PA and Grade 4 #TeachChat -9:05 PM Jun 13th, 2012 NikiOhsBarnes@ReallyGoodStuff Niki, Michigan, 2nd grade teacher! GeorgetteNairn Georgette – Winnipeg, Manitoba, grade 2 #teachchat -9:04 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Great to see you! =) RT @lemjames82: good topic.. I need help there #TeachChat -9:04 PM Jun 13th, 2012 JessicaSiedman Jessica, PA and Grade 4 #teachchat -9:04 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Hi! How are you tonight? RT @MrsMorgansClass: Hi Brandi! #TeachChat -9:04 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Let’s start by finding out who’s here tonight! Give a shout out with your name, state, and grade you teach #TeachChat -9:04 PM Jun 13th, 2012 lemjames82 good topic.. I need help there #teachchat -9:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Hi Brandi! #teachchat -9:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff A special welcome to all of our new #TeachChat participants (and stalkers!) and all of our friends from #2ndchat#TeachChat -9:03 PM Jun 13th, 2012 MrsMorgansClass Goodnight! Off to #teachchat! #2ndchat -9:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff We’ll be featuring Really Good Stuff giveaways throughout the night, so be on the lookout for the prize questions! #TeachChat -9:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff My name is Brandi and I’ll be your moderator tonight. #TeachChat -9:02 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff Tonight’s topic is Classroom Library Organization. #TeachChat -9:01 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff We are SO excited to start our Summer #TeachChat series where chats will be weekly through August 22nd. #TeachChat -9:01 PM Jun 13th, 2012 ReallyGoodStuff It’s 9pm EST and time for #TeachChat! Welcome!! #TeachChat -9:00 PM Jun 13th, 2012
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Commented On June 14th, 2012 8:58 am
I have been a middle school language arts teacher, and my library has always been alphabetized by author’s last name. I am now moving to 4th grade and want to sort my books by theme and/or genre but don’t know if I will have the space. I have 7 bookshelves full of books, and they are packed pretty tight. I need some suggestions on baskets, bins, labeling, etc.
Commented On June 14th, 2012 9:11 am
I plan on using (for myself and coworkers) the free app from Booksource (http://classroom.booksource.com/) which will scan and organize my books…..Now to only find the time to do it!
Commented On June 14th, 2012 11:42 am
This last school year was my first year teaching. I organized my library with the book baskets from Really Good Stuff. The library pack that I bought came with tags to label the baskets. As soon as I had my room outfitted with these awesome baskets, the library became less of a hassle and mess. I also put stickers inside all of my books that I purchased myself. It made it easier to pack up my books at the end of the year and leave behind those that came with the classroom.
Commented On June 14th, 2012 12:07 pm
Thank you for posting the transcript. I was unable to participate in the chat last night. I loved to see that other teachers are facing the same struggles. I organized my library by subjects- science, social studies, math, but they did not all fit neatly into a category that way, so others were sorted by series, author, and genres. I ordered Really Good Stuff baskets the year before last and those allowed me to store more books on the shelves. They also help students return books to the proper place. I have stickers on some of my books that show grade level. This has been a daunting task as I “inherited” a retired teacher’s library. I am grateful, but I think there are thousands of books. Any tips to make this easier or faster? Thank you!
Commented On June 14th, 2012 4:09 pm
Lots of great ideas!