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FLaCaTaCa
Kelsey Elyse = Love
Member since 5/05 1855 total posts
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Stacy
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Classroom Libraries?
Books are so expensive! How did you start your classroom libraries?
I am finishing my degree and have about a year before I start applying for a teaching job so I want to get a head start but sheeeesssshhhh....I could go in debt buying books!
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Posted 10/10/09 10:28 AM  |
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PennyCat
Just call me mommy :)
Member since 7/08 19084 total posts
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Jib
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
 I have a huge classroom library and all the books came from my school! I never heard of having to supply the books! 
I do frequently buy books if I think they look interesting and they are not already in my classroom.... but as for filling up my library, it's already all filled up from books supplied by my school!
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| Posted 10/10/09 10:43 AM |
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
I took over for a teacher who ended up passing on so I got a lot of books that way..also, the city at one point provided a "mayor's library" so you can pray that happens at your school, but your best bet is to get your hands on some Scholastic book orders...the books are very reasonable and they have a lot of packages of books (ie. same series, topic, etc.) and they come out inexpensive as well..you also earn points from purchases and that can earn you books as well..I still use my points for books and now I have a sizable library...
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| Posted 10/10/09 11:54 AM |
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scubashell44
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/09 790 total posts
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Michelle
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
I have a massive classroom library...over 1000 books and with few exceptions, the majority have come from ongoing used book sales at my local library. The books are 10 cents each and I've gotten whole series for a dollar! Most of the books were only read once and then donated. I also go to the scholastic warehouse sale every december and a box of books that way.
The only time I go to Borders or B and N is when I need a specific book, since a used book sale is hit or miss with the selection.
check garage sales also!
Message edited 10/10/2009 12:32:19 PM.
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| Posted 10/10/09 12:31 PM |
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jewels
Stop and smell the flowers
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
pretty much what the others said. I inherited most of my library from retiring teachers. the rest i got from bonus points through scholastic order, garage sales and used book sales at my library. i would see what you grade you get and what you are given before you start buying.
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| Posted 10/10/09 1:45 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
1-inherit books from a retired teacher
2-when you do have your class, send out scholastic book orders to earn bonus points
3-scour thrift shops
4-hit garage sales
5-ebay (some parents do lots of used childrens books)
6-amazon (but I use this mostly for teacher refernece books)
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| Posted 10/10/09 4:46 PM |
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conigs25
So in love with this kid!
Member since 5/06 11197 total posts
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Michele
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
garage sales
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| Posted 10/10/09 5:16 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
for ebay, look for "lot of childrens books"
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| Posted 10/10/09 7:08 PM |
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DaisyGirl
LIF Adult
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
Check out Scholastic warehouse sales. Lots of books at a great discount
warehouse sales
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| Posted 10/11/09 3:33 PM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
scholastic definitely has a great selection of inexpensive books.
your school might give you a budget (mine does)
go to the school librarian and ask if she/he is weeding any books that you would appreciate them.
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| Posted 10/12/09 9:47 AM |
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CallaLily
Thank you, Saint Gerard!
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
Just to add to the other suggestions...
At the end of the year, I always ask students if they have any books that they would like to donate to the classroom library. I usually give them some extra credit points if they do.
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| Posted 10/13/09 7:44 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: Classroom Libraries?
Posted by Renee615
Just to add to the other suggestions...
At the end of the year, I always ask students if they have any books that they would like to donate to the classroom library. I usually give them some extra credit points if they do.
I have had children donate books, too. The other day, one of my girls from last year brought me in a bag. I found 4 books that were perfect for my class and passed the rest on to a new kiindergarten teacher.
I have also had parents donate books instead of goody bags for their childs birthday. That's a nice thing to do. I write in the cover the year and the child's name.
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| Posted 10/13/09 8:07 PM |
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