Grade Level Collections

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade Level Collections

Organize an Effective Classroom Library!

The first step to increasing reading achievement is providing students with quality books that will encourage them to read. Research shows that building a high-quality classroom library is the most effective way to expose students to a wide variety of books, thereby impacting literacy development.

Perfection Learning’s new Grade Level Collections make up your core classroom library. Reach the recommended number of books for your classroom while being sure that you have a mix of high-quality titles that reflect a range of genres, reading levels, and interests.

“For virtually all children, the amount of time
spent reading in classrooms consistently accelerates
their growth in reading skills.”
—Anderson, 1995; Anderson, Wilson & Fielding, 1988

Characteristics of Books in an Effective Classroom Library

The books in your classroom library can be used in a variety of literacy-enhancing ways

Industry experts stress the importance of having MANY books available to children.

• American Library Association—
  about 300 titles, single and multiple copies, as part of a permanent collection, with supplements from a well-stocked school library.
  
• International Reading Association—
  start with at least seven books per child and purchase two additional new books per child each year.
  
• Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell—
  about 300 to 600 books, depending on the grade level and number of copies of each title.