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While you\u2019ve already taken the steps necessary to build your own high-quality classroom library, it\u2019s important to ensure it continues to meet the demands of all your young readers. These five tips will not only make sprucing up your bookshelves fun and easy, they\u2019ll make your classroom library an even more valuable resource for your students this school year and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Rearrange and Reorganize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest ways to refresh your classroom library is to rearrange your design elements. Whether you designate a new corner for independent reading, put your display of classroom favourites front and center, or decide to move books from shelves to storage bins<\/a>, shuffling a few features around can make your classroom library even more inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Add Something New<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A thrifted lamp or comfy pillows. A plant from home. A new bulletin board, poster, or wall display. Adding just one new design element or item of classroom decor<\/a> is an easy way to breathe new life into your classroom library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Expand Your Toolbox<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A classroom library shouldn\u2019t just be stocked with books \u2014 other helpful interactive teaching tools that support reading and literacy should make a home here too. Resources like learn-to-read sets<\/a> or a few classroom magazines are a great complement to all the amazing books lining the shelves of your classroom library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Repair or Replace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give your classroom library a good once over and search for books that need to be repaired or replaced (this is also a great task for students to help out with). Once you and your students are done thumbing through your collection of books, sit down with your class and talk to them about the books they\u2019d love to see on the shelves of their classroom library, as well as the new subjects, topics, and areas of interest they want to learn more about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Take Requests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After learning which books your students can\u2019t wait to get their hands on \u2014 and the topics they are itching to learn more about \u2014 add a few of their recommendations and requests to your classroom library. Take your classroom library to the next level and support your students\u2019 on their reading journey with exclusive editions<\/a> and kid-favourite classics<\/a> from Scholastic Book Clubs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more must-have tools, check out the <\/strong>Educator Shop<\/strong><\/a> at Scholastic Book Clubs! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally published by Scholastic Teaching Tools on February 11, 2025. Versioned for Scholastic Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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