Check out this guide for how to set up your school’s Case Fair after it’s delivered.
Setting up the Fair
How to set up your Fair
Not sure what to do with the rolling cases and boxes the Book Fair truck delivered? Just press play on this video tutorial to watch a Book Fair setup in action.
3 Chapters | 3 min. Total
Arrange your cases
You’re ready to roll! Organize your cases so they’re easy to navigate and fun to shop.
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Before moving the cases into place, remove the boxes on top and set them aside for later.
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Arrange the cases in a U-shape from youngest to oldest. Grade levels and categories are listed on the side of each case. In a tight space? Organize cases in small clusters.
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Raise case headers for shopper guidance and extra flair.
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Hang directional signs to help shoppers find the books they’ll love.
Create tabletop displays
Tabletop book displays give kids more chances to find their new favorite read.
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Place the tables near their corresponding cases, keeping books in the same category and grade level close together.
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Display the books within kids’ reach. Use table signs from your Set-up Kit to make sure books are easy to find.
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Put empty boxes to work. Place them on tables to create a tiered display.
Prep your cashier’s table and payment system
Help your checkout line move more quickly with a little advance prep and planning.
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Set up your cashier’s table near the Fair’s exit to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
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Stock your cash box with about $50 in change.
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Print out a copy of your Book Fair eWallet scan sheet to speed up checkout.
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Connect your register to the internet to process sales in real time. Head to the Payment system page to watch a video tutorial and find printable instructions.
Display creator tools
Support kids’ creativity and self-expression when you make space for the pens, journals, and hands-on activities that inspire young writers and artists.
Watch and learn
Watch video tutorials and brush up on helpful info.