Creating a Literacy Rich Classroom Environment

Literacy 101: Creating a Literacy Rich Classroom Environment Believe it or not, the new school year is just around the corner--which means it's time to think about classroom set-up that maximizes student outcomes. With that in mind, here are a few tips for creating a literacy rich classroom, adaptable to different grade levels: 1) Put print everywhere. Reinforce crucial literacy skills with a print-heavy environment-not always easy to find in a society that preferences visual imagery. Establish that environment with books, written signs, alphabets, word boards, posted name labels, and posters that feature written messages or slogans. Words, words, words--words should be everywhere. 2) Stock your classroom library. Research suggests that a well-stocked classroom library contains at least four books for every pupil, and should include a regular infusion of new titles . Budget constraints may make this goal challenging. But teachers can f