[Smiley1985]

Hello Everyone,

If you are a Reading A to Z user...how do you keep all of it organized? A file folder for each book and then in hanging folders? Or do you have another idea?

Thanks!!

[kteacher10]

Great question! And I'd love to hear an answer!

[jazzie01]

I group mine in file folders by level. But actually, I don't use those a whole lot - I just go back online and print them out again. I let my kiddos write in them and take them home.

[kls1103]

I bought rubbermade drawers from walmart. I make each drawer a different level and then just use cardstock dividers inside the drawers. I have about 6 to 8 of each book. Also, in the very front of the drawer I made a table of contents type page so I can glance and see which book I am looking to grab.

My coworker got a 3 ring binder. She puts the books inside page protectors. It works really well for her.

[Dedicated02]

I have tubs for each level with the books rubberbanded. Then I save my original copy and put it in a hanging file folder (alphabetized) for each level. I also print off the lessons with them and place them with each book. That way if I need another idea for guided reading I know exactly where to find it.

[senior42]

Reading A-Z masters are in the Media Center Files for all k-5 grades. If we want one they locate it - copy it and put in our mailbox. That way the masters aren't lost. We run off what we need. we can either file the master copy or use it since the master is always available. It is also nice since we can pass them on to another teacher if our media dept. let's us know to keep them.

[socrteach16]

Hi there! I have the levels in binders. I currently have a binder for AA, A, and B. I have the books printed and hole-punched in alphabetical order so when I need to make copies for a reading group it is easy to do. I also have my assistant make the books so they are all able to turn the pages and the binding/staples will be on the left hand side. We also make it so it is printing two books at once. (one on top of another)

It sounds kind of confusing so just ask if you need more clarification. I think it works well. All of the teachers on my team use my books so it is an easy way for all of us to know where they are and how to copy them.

[ccsteacher001]

When I had a subscription a few years ago, I made about 6 copies of each book and put them in manilla envelopes along with the printable worksheets and assessment pieces. I labeled the envelopes and kept them in plastic tubs, file cabinets, or magazine holders (depending on the year and how I was organizing at the time). The outside of the envelope contained the level, title and word count. If you have accelerated reader, you can write a teacher-made quiz to go along with the book if you have the word count. The important thing is to find a system that works for you and your students. Then stick with it. Good luck!

[whatever]

As I use them, I download it to save on my flashdrive along with lesson plans, worksheets, discussion cards, vocab stuff, etc.

I make the double sided copies for the students' use and always make one or two extra. We go through the book in small group time with any worksheets, vocab, etc. At the end of the unit, I let the kids take their copy home. I then put the extra copies in the class library.

The books fit perfectly in those mini-file crates from Walmart. I bought several of those to go with the bigger ones for my classroom at back to school time.