Classroom Library Checkout System

I recently wrote about the books that I like to keep in my classroom library. 

My book check out system was getting confusing so I decided to come up with a new system

I created little strips of paper (See below) that I cut out and placed one inside each and every book in my classroom library. 

They are a like a cheap and easy version of the library cards that used to go in the backs of books!

I then created a book checkout rule sign (Also see below) that I posted above some pieces of cork board that I glue to a section of my chalkboard. 

I won't insult your intelligence by explaining the checkout sheet to you! :)

Book Check Out by

Books with the check out slips inside them

Books with the check out slips inside them

Students put their book check out sheets on the cork board and I keep extra slips pinned to the board as well!

I just started doing this a few days ago, but I have really high hopes that this system will basically run itself and be easy!

Classroom Library- Top Reads

 I always tell my kids that I don't mind if they are reading below their grade level, above their grade level, or just plain junk as long as they are reading for fun! Because of this I am always looking for new books to add to my classroom library that I think will really interest my kids.

 

I thought I would dedicate this post to the books that are checked out (go missing) the most.

 

I believe that books can be unisex for anyone who wants to read them, but I broke them down based on who checks them out the most. 

Boy Graphic Novels 

The Bone Series of graphic novels by Jeff Smith are the most checked out books by boys.

  

Girl Supernatural Books

These are the most popular books in my classroom library for girls. I feel like supernatural books are completely overkill at this point, but my girls still LOVE them! I should note that some of these are only appropriate for the upper grades.

 

Bluford High -All Kids

 The kids at my school go CRAZY for this series. I cannot keep them on the shelf.

 

Cartoon/Diary-All Kids

All of my kids (boy, girl, top reader, struggling reader) LOVE the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. For Christmas I got a set of Origami Yoda books. I was not quite sure what to think of them at first, but they turned out to be really cute. A teacher who lives in Virginia wrote them and they are similar to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, but for a 7th, 8th, &  9th graders.

 

Top Boy Reads

It is difficult to get a lot of my boys to read so I always try to keep the latest/popular books for boys in my room. These are the ones that get checked out the most!

 

Top Girl Reads

These are my top checked out girl books. I should note that some of these are only appropriate for the upper grades (John Green books are GREAT, but do contain some older language/situations)

Popular books for everyone!

These are the books that are popular with ALL my students!

What Should I Read Next?

I found this neat little site that lets you entire the name or author you like and it will give you suggestions on what to read next!

I am the type of person that when I get into a particular mood or particular genre I like to stick with it for awhile, so this is perfect for me!

It would be a nice website to recommend to students as well!

What Should I Read Next Link 

Give it a try!