The Curriculum Lab is organized as a model school library. The collections are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System with specialty collections shelved separately. The collections of the Curriculum Lab are listed below:
Big Books are enlarged versions of children’s books designed for reading to groups of young children and support a shared book experience.
Call Number: BIG ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name)
Bilingual/foreign language materials collection's primary language is Spanish, as this is the most common secondary language taught and spoken in SC schools. This collection features two sub-collections: Fiction and Non-fiction.
Call Number: FL ABC (first three letters of the author’s last name or Dewey numbers)
Biographies and autobiographies are non-fiction books that tell the life story of a real person, focusing on their experiences, achievements, and impact on the world.
Call Number: B ABC (First three letters of the subject's first or last name)
Board books are typically made of heavy paper or cardboard, and are intended to be durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of babies and toddlers.
Call Number: BB ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name)
Easy Fiction (Picture Books) are typically designed for children ages two to eight and feature pictures as the essential part of storytelling. Fairytales, folklore, and poetry are not included in Easy Fiction and belong in Non-fiction (Dewey).
Call Number: E ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name)
Easy Readers feature simple language, short sentences, and a limited vocabulary to make them more accessible and build confidence in reading. Easy Readers are given a reading level by the publisher (unrelated to grade level or any other reading classification system).
Call Number: ER ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name)
Juvenile Fiction (Chapter Books) consists of non-illustrated and illustrated stories in a variety of genres for children aged eight to twelve.
Call Number: J ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name)
Graphic Novels are a type of long-form storytelling, including fiction and non-fiction, that are created using sequential images with dialogue. This collection will encompass traditional graphic novels, comic books, and manga as needed and will all be shelved together. Be aware of intended audience when choosing graphic novels.
Call Number: G ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name)
Non-Fiction books are informative works designed to educate PK-12 readers about the world around them, covering a wide range of topics such as animals, history, science, geography, or physical and emotional health.
Call Number: DDC# ABC (DDC=Dewey Decimal Classification number, ABC indicates the first three letters of the author’s last name)
Professional teaching resources feature materials designed to contribute to the professional development of PK-12 educators, assisting in planning, delivering, and enhancing their instruction. This collection features a diverse range of materials, often not in book format.
Call Number: PRO DDC ABC (DDC=Dewey Decimal Classification, ABC indicates the first three letters of the author’s last name)
Classroom sets are teaching materials typically featuring multiple copies of the same resource, usually with a teacher’s guide. These sets will be cataloged and circulated as one item.
Call Number: KIT ABC (First three letters of the author’s last name or item title)
Kits are collections of materials in various subject areas that provide hands-on learning activities for students. The kits will be catalogued and circulated as one item.
Call Number: KIT ABC (First three letters of the kit title)
Young Adult Fiction consists of stories in a variety of formats for children aged roughly thirteen to eighteen. Young adult fiction will include titles meant for adults that are usually taught in high school curricula.
Call Number: Y ABC (First three letters of author’s last name)
