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Hi Lea!
I just recently sorted all my books into book bins with the help of my
students. So far, so good! I only have 19 students (6 first graders and
13 second graders) compared to your 35, but if you have the students help
you sort and organize the books, I'm sure you will have much success too!
The books seem to be getting back into the baskets where they belong.
Sometimes the students don't remember and another student helps them. I'm
finding that this organization really helps the students know where to go to
find a particular book they are looking for. It helps me too! Modeling is
key. I always model myself and then I have a few students model the
expectations.
I have my book bins spread out over different walls of my classroom too, not
just in the classroom library. This way the students are spread out when
selecting and returning their books.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Renee
rwilson@algonac.k12.mi.us
[Renee Wilson]
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Subject: [Channel-talkreadingk2] Book Bin?
In watching the first video and read the articles, books bins are
mentioned. Books are sorted by genres, themes, etc. How important is this
organization? I have tired it in the past but they didn't stay organized
for long. I thought I had modeled and taught the expectation but my 35, 2nd
graders repeatedly mixed them up.
I am wondering if I should have the children sort the books and set up the
system again. This way they would have ownership. I'm sure it could help
with time management and getting books into the children's hands faster.
Help! Any ideas?
Lea
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