Classroom Book Bins and Book Labels

Book Bins

Downloadable Book Bin Icons

At the start of last year, my books were not sorted or organized in anyway. I wanted my class to help me, so I invited in any willing parent volunteers to help sort the books by type. We determined a few categories (based on children suggestions and my own ideas). It didn't take too long, and the parents really got into it! After sorting them, I had volunteers stamp my books with my name stamp, and add a label to the inside cover. The label matches a label on the book bin it belongs to. Below you will find several labels. I've since then trained my students in selecting books and putting them back in the correct book bin.

In the above pictures, you will see my book bins. They are on the top shelves of the white shelving units. They are blue and blue/striped bins made of a soft material, with a window on one side of the bin. I bought them at Target, in the "Back to College" section in 2005. Needless to say Target doesn't have these anymore. But, I have seen similar ones there and at Wal-Mart, and other stores such as Big Lots. The white shelves are from Wal-Mart and Target and can be found in the Hardware section.

The labels below were created by me and several web site visitors who have generously shared their creations. The label contributors include Jeanna P., Debra M., Tessa S., Candace, Tara W., Susan E., Jennie S., Susan E., Michelle A., Melissa, and Jo C.

Authors

Living Things

Book Characters/Series

Early Concepts

Science or
Social Studies

Holidays

Language Arts

Miscellaneous

Beverly Cleary