CLASSROOM LIBRARY: Organization & Set Up | Made For Second Grade

[@lindabrown8069]

So glad I found your video- so helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing!

[@firstgradefrenchies8696]

I love your teaching philosophy around reading levels! I completely agree and would probably never have my books levelled. I love the flexibility of having my library geared towards topics and series. I have also noticed how this motivates students and gets them excited about reading! Thanks for sharing 💜

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

It’s been such a game changer to have it switched around. My kids are so motivated to read and LOVE checking out new books. It’s really a special thing! ❤️

[@msaxon98]

Great Vlog! So glad I found your channel! I prefer a subject over leveled library as well & appreciate the way you explained this. Looking forward to checking out more of your vlogs as this is my 4th year teaching, but excitingly my first year teaching 2nd grade.

[@wendymadden8535]

I love how calm you are and how you're always smiling in your videos.

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you, Wendy! 💞

[@kateporter7240]

This video was so comprehensive and helpful! Thank you!

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you, Kate! So glad it could help you!

[@racheyrach00]

I loved hearing your philosophy about reading and also all your finds for inclusive books at appropriate levels! I am switching to second grade this year and would love to use some of your ideas when organizing my library. I also walked into a TON of books that need organized. :)

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

I'm so happy to hear this was helpful for you! If you have any other questions about 2nd grade I'm happy to help. :)

[@jennyaustin5927]

I loved getting to know your library better... I too am very passionate about teaching and telling my littles about my love of reading and want to pass that passion and love of reading onto my littles (even though they are in preschool - but I believe you are never too young to learn to love reading)...... ❤️

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you, Jenny! Definitely never too early to get them hooked on books! :)

[@angielynn1498]

Amazing video! I’m starting a library in our church & this is EXACTLY what I needed. You’re a blessing ♥️

[@christinewoodward]

Your library is wonderfully inviting! I have the same approach to organizing my books. I sort them by subject and it is amazing to see how much interest in a subject can motivate a student to read.

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you Christine! I completely agree-- they are so motivated to book shop and beg me to read their new picks each week! :)

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Yes! Interest over level! That's what my motivated my son and students to enjoy reading.

[@vickyperlongo4994]

Thank you so much for sharing, Melissa. This is amazing!! Heading to Amazon now to add to my library!! 💛😍

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thanks, Vicky! Glad you could find some new titles for your kids to love!! 🥰

[@marisolmartin1329]

I literally just got done laminating your book bin labels when I came across this video.

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Yay! I hope you enjoy them! :)

[@GoldenStateEducate]

Omg I have been waiting for this video for so long! Seriously library GOALS! I wish I was in your class! 😍

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Oh my gosh, thank you!!!!! You can come visit ANYTIME.

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

I love the idea of book quarantine! I was worried about that!

[@chelsyealyssa]

Thank you so much for sharing! I just got moved up to 2nd from 1st and I am SO excited. 2nd is my dream grade.. I’m so glad to have found your channel! 💜 where did you get your library labels? They’re super cute.

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you for your interest in my classroom library labels. I have now uploaded them to my teacherspayteachers store. Some of the clipart varies slightly from the video, but they are the same rainbow style and font. Feel free to check them out if you are still interested! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rainbow-Classroom-Library-Labels-Genre-Topic-Growing-Bundle-7048917

[@camiwilliams28]

This is a great video

[@stephaniemiller9051]

I watched this weeks ago and tried finding it again through the video! Where did you get your bin labels?

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Hi Stephanie! I actually created them myself using PowerPoint!

[@jenniferhallatschek3511]

@@MadeForSecondGrade I don't see them in your store on TpT. Are you planning to add them?

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

@@jenniferhallatschek3511 Unfortunately due to the copyrighted images of book characters I am unable to add them. I might try and make some similar options with clipart I own the rights to in the future!

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

@@jenniferhallatschek3511 Thank you for your interest in my classroom library labels. I have now uploaded them to my teacherspayteachers store. Some of the clipart varies slightly from the video, but they are the same rainbow style and font. Feel free to check them out if you are still interested! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rainbow-Classroom-Library-Labels-Genre-Topic-Growing-Bundle-7048917

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you for your interest in my classroom library labels. I have now uploaded them to my teacherspayteachers store. Some of the clipart varies slightly from the video, but they are the same rainbow style and font. Feel free to check them out if you are still interested! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rainbow-Classroom-Library-Labels-Genre-Topic-Growing-Bundle-7048917

[@hannahparsons2458]

Where did you get your book character display? Love your library!

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

I actually created it on PowerPoint! Thank you! ☺️

[@hannahparsons2458]

@@MadeForSecondGrade gotcha! Been watching your set up videos from last year. Love them!! 💕

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Where did you get those book labels from?

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Thank you for your interest in my classroom library labels. I have now uploaded them to my teacherspayteachers store. Some of the clipart varies slightly from the video, but they are the same rainbow style and font. Feel free to check them out if you are still interested! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rainbow-Classroom-Library-Labels-Genre-Topic-Growing-Bundle-7048917

[@MsLira-sw6es]

How is your library inclusive to other races and cultures? I only see animals and white protagonists.

[@MadeForSecondGrade]

Hi Sulema! I actually try to be very conscious of including other cultures and races into my classroom library and it is something I'm passionate about doing as I serve a very diverse population of students. The books that are out on the main shelves in my classroom are my series and genre bins. Like I mentioned in the video, I've noticed that Upper Elementary/ higher level series have come much farther in terms of inclusivity, so I am always on the hunt for new developmentally appropriate series for my students. If you have any favorites for second graders, I would love any recommendations. I also do not have any of my hardcover picture books out because these serve as mentor texts. These include any holiday texts, many biographies, and social emotional texts that feature people/characters of many backgrounds. I pull these out for read alouds and they rotate on my display shelf throughout the year for students to check out and enjoy, but are stored in my cabinets so that they stay a bit more organized than some of the classroom bins. Hope that clears it up a bit! :)