25 Cozy Reading Corner Classroom Ideas for Your Book Nook
Are you looking for some cozy reading corner classroom ideas? If so then this post is for you. I’ll show you how to create the perfect book nook in your class and beautiful classrooms to get you inspired to create this special space for your students!
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Reading Corner Design Ideas
Here’s some tips to create your classroom reading corner-
- Define the Space- There are several different ways you can do this. I’ll show you some ideas in this post.
- Add comfy seating- This will invite your students to get cozy with a great book!
- Choose the right spot- You’ll want to find a place in the classroom that has enough room and good lighting.
- Add a good selection of books that are easy access for students to enhance their love of reading.
- Go over the reading corner rules with students like putting books and materials back after you use them and use a quiet voice when in the book corner.
- Add soft materials like pillows and rugs to make an inviting and comfortable space.
Now let’s check out some inspiration to set up the perfect reading corner in your classroom.
Define the Space
After you’ve chosen the perfect spot for your reading corner you’ll want to define the space. There are several ways to do it including using furniture and classroom carpets. I’ll show you these and some creative ways to define space as well.
1 | Use Furniture to Define the Space
You could easily arrange furniture to make a cozy reading spot in your classroom. Add a small bookshelf to this corner like pictured to help carve out this area and add storage space.
Make the most of the bookshelf by adding storage bins to hold book recommendations for your students!
2 | Creative Book Nook Idea
Here’s a creative idea to define the space in your book nook. This works well with a camping theme!
3 | Streamers in Your Book Corner
Adding some sort of separation like a curtain is a great way to define your reading area. Here’s a creative and colorful idea you can copy. Add colorful crepe paper streamers to a small wall to add a pop of color and personality to your class library.
Fun Ideas for Your Reading Corner
If you want to make your reading corner the spot that your students love to hang out in then read on. I’ll show you some fun additions to your reading corner that your students will love.
4 | Reading Teepee
Would your students love reading in a cute little teepee? A set up like this would definitely get young minds excited to read!
5 | Egg Chair for Reading
An egg chair would be another excellent addition to your reading nook. Children love to curl up and get cozy in egg chairs! You could even add some reading themed pillows.
6 | Disco Balls Hanging from Ceiling
Disco balls are all the rage right now. Why not hang a few from the ceiling in your book nook to add a little fun to the space?
7 | Reading Corner Canopy
A hanging canopy draped for the ceiling would make a playful accent to your classroom reading spot!
Add a Rug to Your Classroom Reading Corner
A classroom rug is a great addition to your classroom reading area. It can help define the space, add texture and color and help make the space extra cozy. Let’s check out some comfortable reading nooks with great classroom rugs below.
8 | ABC Rug for Your Book Nook
A round ABC rug is the perfect choice for a book nook. Not only does this look great but it will also make it extra cozy for students to sit on the floor with their favorite books.
Here’s where you can find this cute rug. You can also steal this wall decoration idea and hang favorite book covers as art work in your reading space.
Add Comfy Seating to Your Book Corner
Comfortable seating might be the most important aspect to create a cozy reading nook. Comfy seating helps to invite students to want to curl up with a good book. Check out some inspiration to add the perfect seating including a comfortable chair, bean bags or pillows to your cozy space below.
9 | Bean Bag Chairs
Large bean bags work great in a classroom reading area. They really invite students to get cozy with a book! Add some throw pillows and stuffed animals to create a special space for your students.
10 | Comfy Seating Inspiration
An assortment of large pillows and bean bags would make the perfect flexible seating options for a classroom reading nook!
11 | Reading Pillows and Bean Bag Chairs
If you have enough space, you can include a few bean bags and large reading pillows. That way several students can spread out and get cozy with their favorite book!
12 | Unique Flexible Seating Options
Here’s a unique flexible seating option to steal for your class. At the end of summer, you can get pool floaties on clearance. These would make fun flexible seating options in the classroom library that students will love!
13 | Flexible Seating Options
If you have enough room, it’s a great idea to give students a variety of flexible seating options. In this classroom students can choose to read at the low desk, on the comfy couch or grab a seat cushion and read on the floor!
Book Display Ideas for Your Reading Corner
One of the most important parts of your class reading corner is having a wide selection of the books with easy access for your students. Let’s check out some creative ways to display those books in your classroom below.
14 | Floating Shelves for Classroom Library
Floating bookshelves are easy to install, and you can set them at the perfect height for your students. They make it easy to display books so that your students can easily see them!
15 | Create a Book Wall
Create a book wall to get students excited to read. Be sure to rotate the reading material displayed to help increase your students love for reading and get them to try new books!
Themed Reading Nooks
Now let’s check out some ideas to have a reading nook that matches your classroom theme. I’ll show you some ideas for a safari theme, a nature theme and a camping theme too.
16 | Safari Themed Classroom Reading Nook
If you want to add a fun safari theme to your classroom reading area then here’s your inspiration. You can add animal prints in pillows and the rug.
Use natural materials in your décor and seat cushions. Then for the final touch be sure to add some wild animals in your wall space!
17 | Nature Themed Classroom Reading Nook
Bring the outdoors in by adding a nature inspired rug like this tree stump area rug. Another fun idea is to add wood slice floor cushions like these ones on Amazon.
18 | Retro Themed Class Reading Nook
Create a fun retro reading nook by adding bright colors, neon lights, and vintage posters. Students would love to read in a special place like this!
19 | Camping Theme Reading Space
If you have a camping classroom theme, then you need to copy this idea. Add a tent to create the perfect spot for students to curl up with a good book!
The Right Lighting for Your Classroom Reading Corner
Don’t forget to make sure you have plenty of light in your reading nook. If you don’t have enough natural light in that classroom corner you can add some with desk lamps, standing lamps or even fairy lights. Let’s check out some inspiration below.
20 | Classroom Corner Lighting Inspiration
This unique floor lamp fits perfectly with the boho feel of this reading space. The wicker table lamp on the bookshelf is another opportunity to shed some lights on the books for students.
21 | String Lights in Reading Space
If the floor lamp is not quite enough light add some fairy lights too. Not only does this help light up the corner it also adds some ambience!
Classroom Decorations for Your Reading Corner
Your reading corner is the perfect place to display a book themed bulletin board or wall display. Let’s check out some classroom decoration inspiration below to make your book nook beautiful.
22 | Readers are Leaders Bulletin Board
Here’s the perfect bulletin board idea for your reading nook. Feature pictures of influential leaders throughout history with the quote, “Readers are Leaders.”
23 | In This Class We Are Family
Consider adding bulletin board letters to a blank wall in your reading nook to create a sense of classroom community. Steal this idea and write, “In this class we are family.”
Simple Reading Corner Ideas for Classroom
If you want some simple reading nook ideas, then this next section is for you. Let’s check out how to easily set up a spot for young learners to get cozy and read.
24 | Preschool Reading Corner Ideas
Here’s a simple idea that works well in a small space. A few bookshelves and some throw pillows would make the perfect cozy spot for young students to curl up with a good book. You can even add a few stuffed animals that they can read to!
25 | Easy Classroom Reading Corner Idea
Here’s an easy idea that’s perfect if you are short on space. All you need is room for a bookshelf and a comfortable chair and your reading nook is complete!
I hope you found some reading corner classroom ideas and inspiration to create the perfect cozy book nook in your class this year. Feel free to save your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture and then the P and choose your board.
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