I'm not a parent yet, but I am almost positive that when I send home one sheet of writing that my kids complete, it hangs out on the fridge for a week or so then quietly makes it's way to the trash can. So I came up with a pretty good solution.
This is my writing wall. I have laminated construction paper spaced out across the wall, and each student has their picture on a star laminated on the bottom left of their work. I use two large paper clips at the top to hold their work and their published pieces get changed out about once a month.
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| Valentine's Day Heart Art |
When I take them down, I fold them in half and file them away in each student's folder. I keep them in order in the folder and simply put the most recent writing in the very back.
Then, at the end of the year, I have a date with this guy.
It's really pretty easy. I file the covers in the front, backs in the back, and take the file folders to the binding machine. They're already in order and ready to go!
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| Stars were purchase at Office Depot. |
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| Watercolor and white crayon. None of my students had ever done this before! |
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President's Day.
I can't remember where I got this. Please let me know if you know1 |
They came out really great, and I think the kiddos are really going to love them. I can't wait to pass them out tomorrow!
Two more days!
I love the idea of an end of the writing book. It would be great to see the progression over the year!
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This is my goal for next year - thank you for sharing! Is the binding machine yours or does it belong to the school? I'm looking to purchase a good (but not expensive one) for my classroom.
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I'm glad you like these. I used a binding machine that was at a place called RAFT (Resource Area For Teachers). It's a wonderful place with die cuts and laminators, binding machines and supplies. It's pretty much heaven!
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What a great way to keep it all organized!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks for sharing your ideas! Congrats! I have awarded you "The Lovely Blog Award". Please stop by TIPS at the link below to pick it up!
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Laura
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What an amazing treasure for your kiddos! I love it! =)
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