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Actually, Carolyn, in the scheme of things, it is really great to have all the books in exact order. But after I have written lesson plans, taught 30 classes each week, answered lots of questions, talked to parents, fixed the VCR, replaced a lightbulb in an overhead, given directions on the binding machine, laminated, typed a purchase order, fended off slaesmen who don't understand how to make an appointment, attended various meetings, and on and on and on, the LAST thing I have time for is shelving books in alphabetical order. I have a part time aide, and she is busy checking in books, checking out books, answering questions when I'm busy, and adding books to the collection. I do not think her time is well spent shelving books in exact order. My easy books are color coded, which make shelving a breeze. And yes, all the M's are mixed up, but sometimes when we browse theu the M's looking for Brwon Bear, Brown Bear, we find other things that are interesting, too. I am also able to give a third grader a pile of books and say, match the color and shelve these books, and it can be done quickly. This method also keeps me from getting crazy with kids who can't remember exactly where a book belongs. I don't want to be the book shelf police! As long as it is in the right color we can find it! Some things you just have to let go of. Hope this helps! Karen Karen DeFrank, Media Specialist Dorothy L. Bullock Elementary School, Glassboro, NJ defrank@voicenet.com "Summer-time, and the livin' is easy.........." ****************************************************** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= To quit LM_NET (or set NOMAIL or DIGEST), Send an email message to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write either: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET or 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST For more help see LM_NET On The Web: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=