Teaching Tips of the Week:
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| In this weekly column, we offer teacher-tested techniques and tips. |
| In Black and White |
One of the best organizational tools I use is a large easel with a giant pad of chart paper clipped to it. Each week, I write "Week of ___________" on the top, then list Mon-Fri with things to remember (concerts, guest teacher, test, early release, etc.). Under that I list the homework for each day in each subject. The following week, I just flip that week's page over. I never throw out the paper until the end of the year. (I usually use 2-3 pads). Students know to check the easel if they are absent to find out what homework they missed, it helps me remember when I assigned things, and parents of the "I-never-have-any-homework" kids know they can stop in to check homework assignments. It's |
| Color-Code Students' Study Guides |
Some students have a difficult time keeping up with their study guides/sheets. I found that once I started copying the guides onto colored paper, nearly all of my students were able to find their guides when necessary. I use the same color for each subject all year long. For example, science study guides are always on green paper, language arts on yellow, and so on. That way students can easily spot the guides lurking in amongst all their other papers. |
| Assignment Board |
| To keep my students aware of what assignments are due by the end of the week, I made subject cards. I printed the subjects on the computer, glued them to bright construction paper, laminated them, and attached a magnet to the back. These cards are placed on my white board. Each week a student is responsible for listing each day's work. This also helps students who were absent to know what they missed. Submitted by: AnneMarie Frank |
| Preparation Tip! |
| When getting ready to leave the classroom for recess, PE, library, etc., have the students put the materials for the next lesson or activity on their desks before they leave. They will be ready to start as soon as they get back. Example: If quiet reading time follows lunch each day, have them leave their books on their desks, and they can get started as soon as the enter the room after lunch. Works well for all age groups. Submitted by: Tracey |
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