Project idea
Classroom Reading Corner
A reading corner gives students daily access to books they want to read. Prioritise range of reading levels and diverse, culturally relevant titles.
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Educational objectives
- Increase independent reading time
- Offer books at every reading level
- Reflect students' identities and interests
Who benefits
One classroom or grade level; scalable to a whole school.
Suggested equipment and services
- Books across levels
- Shelving and bins
- Seating
- Labels and levelling system
Indicative budget
Illustrative — not a quote| Item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BooksIndicative estimate | 150 | $9 | $1,350 |
| Shelving unitsIndicative estimate | 2 | $180 | $360 |
| Floor seatingIndicative estimate | 4 | $45 | $180 |
| Book bins and labelsIndicative estimate | 1 | $80 | $80 |
| Illustrative total | $1,970 | ||
Rough planning figures only. Replace with current prices or supplier quotations before applying.
Potential funding
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Implementation checklist
- Survey student interests
- Check levels against reading data
- Plan a checkout system
- Plan replacements for worn books