

I broke down the ten main classes of the Dewey Decimal system down and created 27 different colored labels with icons for the sections that seem to be most prominent in classroom libraries. Since this is the organizational system public libraries use, I thought it would be good for classroom libraries as well, but I wanted to make it more classroom friendly with colors and icons instead of numbers! I really want my classroom library to give students an authentic experience when browsing for books. I did a lot of research about the Dewey Decimal system when creating this product. These labels are based on the Dewey Decimal system of organizing books. Please make sure you have access to the correct labels before purchasing! The only difference between the two labels mentioned above is that one is specifically made for inkjet printers, and the other for laser printers! Most office supply stores use laser printers. The white Avery labels are 1" x 2 5/8' labels and they come with 30 labels on each sheet. If you will be printing them on a laser printer you will want style #5260. If you will be printing them on an inkjet printer you will want to get style #8160. These Powerpoint files are formatted to fit Avery labels. The label will not wrap around the book as much as the other options do. Once printed, you can cut the labels into smaller strips to put on the spines of your books. If you have a really large classroom library, this option may be for you! These labels have three icons on each label. OPTION 3: MULTIPLE ICON Book Spine Labels

They have a stripe of color down the middle of the label, as well as an icon, however the sides of each label will remain white. This option is for you if you would like to save ink when printing your labels.

When printed, each label will be completely colored and have one icon in the center of the label. This option allows you to label the informational books in your classroom library with the colorful book spines. There are three different printing options included in this download: Students simply look at the color label on the spine of the book, and find the other books with that color on the shelves. Having colored labels with icons on the spines of these books help your students quickly identify where a book belongs on the shelf. A teacher note with printing + labeling tips.3 label options (single icon labels, ink-saving labels, and multiple icon labels).8 reference page options that have all the icons and descriptions.27 different colored labels with icons for the sections that seem to be most prominent in classroom libraries.They make it so your informational books can be facing spine out so students can see the titles of all the books, and the icons and colors on the labels help students easily find the section of books they are interested in reading! Tired of books getting lost in the back of book baskets? These classroom library informational labels are based on the Dewey Decimal system of organizing books, which is used in school and public libraries. Organize the informational books in your classroom library with these Informational Book Spine Labels!! These labels have a color and an icon that coordinate with a variety of nonfiction book subjects that are typically found in classroom libraries! There are 27 different icons as well as a reference page for students to refer to that explains what types of books go with each icon!
