Linky Party: Teaching Tip
I haven’t joined a linky party in awhile..and we all need a ‘lil party in our lives!
Today, I am linking up with my buddy Hadar for her party!
Everyday I am learning something new to make my classroom run smoother and quicker.
I don’t think I will ever quit changing one thing here and there.
No matter how hard I try to make it all 100% organized,
there is always something to improve.
My writing center was driving me beyond crazy.
I could not take the messy basket of student work that would pile up each day and week.
And lets be honest, I never looked at it daily or even weekly.
{That polka-dot table cloth is another story of crazy in my life. I can NOT teach them to keep it straight. And I am beyond a freak about it.}
Quickly one morning, I decided to bust out manila folders
and write a name on each.
I didn’t even take the time to make them cute or laminate.
Sometimes simple and efficient is just what it has to be.
They normally are stored in a basket, but I was using it for something else this day:).
Every couple weeks, I sit on the floor with the envelopes.
I check out what my kiddos have been doing in writing center.
I make a stack of “trash or go home” and “portfolio” work.
Then I quickly staple the packet of “portfolio” work and it is ready!
Since this is the first time for this, I am going through the stapled packets
to write little notes and sit down to conference with my kiddos
on what I personally want them to work on writing center.
I will then pull it back out next month to compare their work.
Simple. Nothing crazy. But it works!
great idea! Thanks for sharing
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best and most effective!:)
Cindy
Granny Goes to School
What a great idea!! I'm pinning this so others can find this great idea! 🙂
ღDeAnne
First Grade and Fabulous
Organized…love it!!!
Amy Howbert
Little Miss Organized
amyhowbert1@gmail.com
Your blog is super cute!! Great idea on organizing their writing! I'm a new follower.
🙂 Jayme
Trendy in Third
Great idea! Thanks, I am always looking for ways to keep up with this!
I am a new follower!
Hilary
Second Grade is Out of This World
Hi Alisha,
I had to link up too. I love reading everyone's great ideas! :o)
Vicky
Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After
I love this idea! I am a new follower!
Heidi
http://inthatroomwithheidiharrell.blogspot.com/
Hi Alisha,
So simple, yet so perfect. Thanks for sharing this easy idea. I was just stopping by to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Shawna
The Picture Book Teacher's Edition