Managing Materials

The students in first grade all have a book box. The book box is a small plastic bin that is labled with their name. The book box contains 10-12 books on their level. They use these book boxes every morning and any other time a filler activity is needed. The students add to their book box each week and take out books they have passed off. The book boxes are stored on a rack in the classroom. The students have been trained to take their books on and off the book rack. The book boxes are used well in the classroom and can also be taken outside the classroom. The students have easy access to several leveled books that they can read.