Classroom Reading Nook Ideas

If a teacher’s real job is to inspire kids to LOVE learning and reading, then creating environments that engage and inspire kids to relax and read should be on the top of every teacher’s list of things to do in the classroom.

Even when I taught junior high, I made it a point to have bean bags and a reading rug in our classroom.  Some teachers may feel that having these areas in intermediate and middle school classrooms, is “too old”.  I think these spaces should exist in all classrooms, even high school! As adults, we love to get cozy at coffee shops or libraries.  Having spaces to read and getting kids out of their desks is critical.  As educators, we must consider our childrens’ movement and sensory needs.  These needs are critical to the brain and learning.

Here’s a few creative ideas to make your classroom reading nook or classroom library area come alive for your students.

This makes me want to be a first grader again via Mr. First Grade

 A Pool in the Classroom? Engage even the most reluctant reader via Pixie Chics

(You probably could score a pool on clearance given summer’s end!)

Make some easy palm trees for your reading corner with this secret ingredient found

at all dollar stores via Lists to Live By

Want great classroom seating without spending a bundle?

Score some innertubes on summer clearance and

some fabric with a craft store coupon via Apartment Therapy

Create a canopy and mood lighting via Play-Based Classroom

 Make a Cardboard Reading Cave via Seven Kids on a Dime

 

Why not read around a faux campfire via The Teacher Wife

A Quiet Reading Tent via True Servant Preschool

DIY Hula Hoop Tent via Hoosier Homemade

A Cozy and Inviting Reading Area via The Learning Pad

How to Organize Student Choice

over Cool Classroom Seating via One Lesson at a Time

I know my students always argued for the lawn chairs! 

Great use of color and crate seating via Pencils Books and Dirty Looks

Remember to add some coziness with pillows via What Happens in 2nd Grade

Reading Hut via Mrs. McLaren’s Little Super Heroes

Now that you are inspired to create a kid-friendly space for your reading areas and nooks, now: a few ideas to help you organize and collect your classroom library books!

A must-read post on organizing your classroom library

with a secret on how to EASILY level your libraries via The Applelicious Teacher

 

Great ideas on how to layout your classroom library via C Jayne Teach.

A must read post.

 

New to teaching or need to refresh your library without breaking the bank?

Check out resident book hoarder Nicolette’s tip on

how to build a classroom library on a dime.

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Happy Library Building,

Nicolette