Here are the labels that I use to organize my classroom library. I'm a little wacky in the way I sort my books--some are done by general categories (Animal Books, Class Favorites); some are done by genres (Fairy Tales); some are by character (Maisy Books, Clifford Books) and some are done by author (Mo Willems, Kevin Henkes, etc.) It works for us. I want the kids to be able to easily find books and then put them away when they're finished!
I use the tried and true colored dot sticker system to label the books. When I run out of colors, I add a colored star to the middle. For example, all Mo Willems books have a black circle with a green star in the middle. Between that and the labels on the bins, the kids do a pretty awesome job of keeping the library neat.
You can also see I have leveled books. Those are die-cut numbers on the blue and green tubs. I use Scholastic Book Wizard to help me level books. I do a lot of "educated guessing" on books that aren't in their system.
I put themed books on the leaning book stand. It's where I put most of my non-fiction books--but I only pull them for specific units (i.e. these are "Back to School" books). This year, I plan on having a more permenant expository book section. I just have to find a place to put it! So, stay tuned...
I love your label and appreciate you sharing once again..just a quick question. What font are you using I have some I'd like to add and would like them to match!!
Thanks Again
Posted by: Erin Huber | 08/02/2011 at 06:16 PM
www.booksource.com is a great resource for classroom libraries, and they carry tons of trade books that are leveled (F&P, lexile, DRA, etc) You can use the advanced search box to look up titles...check it out!!
Posted by: KW | 08/02/2011 at 10:02 PM
I would also love to know which font you used on your book basket labels and where you found it!
Posted by: Emily Lancaster | 08/09/2011 at 10:20 PM
Hi guys...
The font I used is Love Ya Like a Sister. I'm not sure where I got it, but I'm sure you can google it!
Posted by: Kathryn | 08/09/2011 at 10:38 PM
Thank you so much! I am using these for my new and improved library!
Posted by: Heidi | 08/21/2011 at 07:17 PM
you can download Love Ya Like a Sister from DaFont. I love that font!!
Posted by: Jessica | 11/15/2011 at 10:42 PM
I love your labels!!! Do you have a template that you use? I have some books that arent' listed and would love for them to match
Posted by: Teachjlr | 08/31/2012 at 09:18 AM
I love everything you do!! Thanks for sharing your passion and insight. You are influencing students you will never meet. Wow! How powerful!!
Posted by: Kathy | 08/01/2013 at 08:28 PM