tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post348910298928539450..comments2023-10-01T09:44:52.581-04:00Comments on Teaching is Elementary: Book Bins and New BeginningsNancy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-72310785247005186972011-09-27T19:35:16.703-04:002011-09-27T19:35:16.703-04:00What a nice post and such a great idea. I will hav...What a nice post and such a great idea. I will have to look more into the Daily Five. I first heard about it on Twitter and think the idea of the book bins would be a great idea to strive for by the holidays. Love your writing!<br />ElizabethElizabeth Petersonhttp://www.theinspiredclassroom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-87512048731926967662011-09-05T09:18:10.121-04:002011-09-05T09:18:10.121-04:00@Julie - Thanks for visiting and commenting. I th...@Julie - Thanks for visiting and commenting. I think the kids will like filling their own bins with "just right" books for them. I'm hoping to have them use them during our literacy block as well as free time. <br /><br />I'm impressed that you are keeping a journal - You will already be ahead of the game when you have lots of ideas to choose from. <br /><br />Good luck on getting your own classroom!<br /><br />Again - thanks for visiting and sharing!Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-91198692785104739062011-09-04T12:36:55.321-04:002011-09-04T12:36:55.321-04:00I like your colorful book bin idea. The second gr...I like your colorful book bin idea. The second grade teacher and fourth grade teacher I work with have book bins and their kids like digging into their "own bin" (library of books) to read when there is free time. I am keeping a journal of literacy ideas for when I become a teacher.Julie Swensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-73772875425512671632011-09-03T21:29:28.559-04:002011-09-03T21:29:28.559-04:00@Becky - I love that I have the support of great t...@Becky - I love that I have the support of great teachers like you. It WILL be great to swap stories, ideas and resources. I was going to use the Gallon baggies (and may end up doing so since I'm not sure the bins will hold up). We'll see.<br /><br />Hoping that I'll meet with success and that others in my building might want to try it!!! Thank you Becky!<br /><br />@Denise - That joyful feeling really did take me by surprise! Hoping my students will find the joy too!<br /><br />The global connections we are making are powerful. What a treat for our students to connect with people from all around the world - something not really available to us all those years ago.<br /><br />Thanks Denise & Becky for taking the time to comment.Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-44834307859181145842011-09-03T17:58:05.904-04:002011-09-03T17:58:05.904-04:00Nancy,
What a joyful blog post. When I read the f...Nancy, <br />What a joyful blog post. When I read the first paragraph, I was thinking the book baskets had brought such joy to your students. Then I realized it was you they have brought joy too. <br /><br />They are yet to bring joy to the students when they arrive next week. How fun! Maybe you'll make another post after the fourth graders see them. I can't wait to hear about your first day. <br /><br />I too have had a joyful start to my school year based on the connections we are making with a global community. I look forward to each day, and I'm challenged to do a better job than ever.<br /> <br />Thanks for sharing,<br />DeniseDenise Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583406241247334445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-31830353294573509642011-09-03T15:40:35.518-04:002011-09-03T15:40:35.518-04:00Nancy, I was practically humming and skipping just...Nancy, I was practically humming and skipping just reading this! I am so excited to share our Daily 5 successes and brainstorm about things that aren't working. And I'm REALLY excited for our kids to share, too, this year!<br /><br />I didn't buy book bins this year because of some space constraints in my new classroom. I did buy 2 gallon ziploc bags, and I think I may use those instead. The kids can store them in our group supply bins... maybe.... still trying to get everything figured out in the new room.<br /><br />Your kiddos are going to be swept up by your enthusiasm and joy! I can't wait to hear how they like their book bins!Becky Reighardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180523446980689368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-21097568882603680872011-09-02T14:29:42.878-04:002011-09-02T14:29:42.878-04:00@ Carol Ann - Thank you - you are too kind.
@ Jud...@ Carol Ann - Thank you - you are too kind.<br /><br />@ Judy - why haven't I seen this??? Are you doing the Daily5? If not you should try it with me!!!!<br /><br />I just love popping in and seeing what you are doing - your students are always so engaged in their work and proud of what they are doing. I would love to see how you have your library organized because at this point - the library is totally UN-organized. I was hoping to introduce genre right away and have the kids help me organize. I'll bet when I ask for their help - your former students will pipe up with some great suggestions. <br /><br />As always, every year is a learning year for me and I love when others are willing to share!<br /><br />Have a great weekend and I'll see you Tuesday!Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-50866735225748966432011-09-02T11:30:21.280-04:002011-09-02T11:30:21.280-04:00Hi Nancy!
Please come down to my classroom sometim...Hi Nancy!<br />Please come down to my classroom sometime so I can share my library with you! At the second grade level, we do something similar...my library is leveled to match a student's reading ability, and is also sorted by author, series, or genre. Then, students are given a bookbag (a large ziploc bag.) Using the data I have for each student's reading fluency and ability level, students choose from the bins and fill their bookbags (between 5-7 books). Students may switch out their bookbags at any time. The library is organized in such a way as to make re-shelving their books in the right place quick and easy. <br />This has been a learning process for me over a period of seven years, and each year I realize what works and what doesn't! But my library is one of the most talked about places in my classroom!(by students) I can totally relate to the joy it brought you to be creating such an exciting opportunity for your students! <br />I can't wait to swing by your classroom and check it out!<br />JudyJudynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-90932270622281894022011-09-02T10:05:55.837-04:002011-09-02T10:05:55.837-04:00Hey Nancy. You are killing me! I can hear you hu...Hey Nancy. You are killing me! I can hear you humming now! Those kids are lucky to have you as their teacher! Have a fantastic year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361012478409935847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-5718443450828579512011-09-02T08:36:13.939-04:002011-09-02T08:36:13.939-04:00Thanks Eric. ! Just read one of your blog posts an...Thanks Eric. ! Just read one of your blog posts and will be using the mantra "Instead of I can't, ask: How Can I?" I think it fits in perfectly with reading as well!<br /><br />Wishing you a great year too!Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-81170588592227630582011-09-02T05:50:00.301-04:002011-09-02T05:50:00.301-04:00Fun post. I could relate with working so hard on s...Fun post. I could relate with working so hard on something with the classroom and then wondering if the kids will like it. Hope you have a great year! @yourkidsteacherEric Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642042305339699927noreply@blogger.com