| Begin by sorting all texts in piles of fiction and nonfiction. |
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Sort texts into temporary bins labeled with sticky notes. At this point, sticky notes should have general labels such as sports, biography, animals, and mystery.
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| Look through the general categories and divide broader classifications into specific sub-collections. Develop creative titles for bins that will entice readers to explore the titles in the collection. |
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| Create large, easy-to-read labels so that students can navigate the library like a bookstore. Clearly labeled storage will help students maintain the library and quickly locate areas of interest. Download labels here or make your own. |
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| Display collections in bins... |
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| on shelves... |
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| ...or in a combination of both. |
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Store some multiple-copy sets together so that students can choose to read in pairs
on occasion. |
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| Store collections on shelving... |
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| ...or on countertops. |
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| Contact your literacy coach if you need assistance in developing your library. |
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