Bright Ideas Round Up By Ideas By Jivey!

But first, here is a new bright idea for you:

Crates and plastic book bins! When I was in the classroom, my students were not allowed to put ANY library books (mine or the media center’s) in their desks. I didn’t want them getting torn and messed up… I mean, you have seen the way students shove things in there, right? Each student got their own book bin that always went back in the same place in or on the crate, and this book bin held their library books, as well as their reading notebook and reading folder. You’ll notice the crates are right by their tables too- this way, if they have extra time when an assignment is done, they can easily get their book without distracting others walking around the room. When it was time for reading workshop, they had everything they needed in one place to take with them to their book nooks or the guided reading table! 🙂