I divide my books up into two categories— available to the kiddos at all times and teacher only books. I put sturdy books and books that I don’t care if they get torn on a shelf that the kids can access and these are available at all times. My books that I use for storytimes or paperback picture books I keep on a shelf out of reach. I have several kids who treat books well and at times I will let them look at one of my storytime books. I just don’t keep these out where the kids can get hold of them because I have some who are very rough with my books.

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