The library is one of the most important parts of an elementary classroom. That’s why it’s essential to purposefully design this space, utilize organization systems, and maintain consistent procedures and routines. Read below to gets some helpful strategies and ideas to maximize the impact this space has on your students’ learning.

3 Elementary Classroom Library Ideas
Below are 3 classroom library ideas for elementary teachers.
1. Intentionally Design Your Classroom Library
There are so many different ways to organize and set up your classroom library. Your decision on how to do this comes down to your personal preference, grade level, and space. You want to make it easy for your students to use and access it, while also having it be easy for you to manage. Check out this post for inspiration: How to Set Up a Classroom Library.
2. Utilize Organization Strategies
Don’t you love the feeling of an organized space? I love knowing that each and every thing has a purpose and a specific place. It is the best feeling! An organized classroom is not only beneficial for teachers, though. Your students benefit from this organization as well! Check out these posts to get ideas for how to organize your classroom library:
- Classroom Library Organization Ideas
- Library Book Organization System Ideas
- How to Organize Your Classroom Leveled Library
3. Maintain Consistent Procedures and Routines
Like everything in your classroom, maintaining consistent procedures and routines surrounding your elementary classroom library is essential. This includes the system students and other adults in your classroom checkout books. Read this post to get some helpful ideas around this topic: Classroom Library Checkout System.
Related Library Teaching Resources
Check out these related library teaching resources for elementary teachers below!
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