tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78248762919809510512024-02-19T14:32:26.831-08:00Well Planned CreativityChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254162563623079865noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824876291980951051.post-64304964794714345302014-08-31T16:00:00.000-07:002014-09-02T14:11:15.386-07:00Teacher Planner - DIY<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Detailed Binder set-up video</h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">After looking at several planners available for teachers, I came to the realization that it would be easier to just create my own. There are a lot of amazing lesson plan binders out there as well as printables for teachers, but I could never find one that would house everything I wanted to have in one place.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">I opted for the mini 3 ring binder. I have used full sized binders in the past, but as my main teaching planner, they would become too heavy for me to carry back and forth between home and school. </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I now have a comprehensive planner I can use daily and transport with ease. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Using Power Point, I changed the paper size to 8.5 x 5.5, which is 1/2 of a sheet of letter sized paper. I reworked my forms and lesson plan templates to fit on these smaller pages. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Section 1: Business</i></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) In this section I have a calendar spread of a school year on 2 pages where I plan on keeping track of my absences, professional development and per session work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) Monthly Calendar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) Undated Weekly Planner</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) Section for notes and to do's</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I created a two sided generic template to use for more detailed planning if necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) Homework Log where I keep track of the assignments I give out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) Grade tracker where I track the homework, classwork, tests, quizzes, and projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Each marking period is a different color)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using the common core standards, I created a tracker to help me to monitor the students' progression through the different standards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the very back of the binder, I have sheet protectors which contain conference sheets, and daily assessment sheets. </span><br />
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As the summer winds down here in NY, the teachers are inevitably thinking about getting back into the classroom. For myself, I have found that if I at least have a few key<b> procedures,</b> <b>handouts,</b> and<b> files</b> in place, I can begin the year feeling organized and prepared. <span style="color: purple;">The items below in </span><span style="color: red;">red </span><span style="color: purple;">are samples, suggestions, and / or printables. Feel free to use any or all that you find useful.</span></h3>
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Procedures and Arrangements to Consider:</span></u></i></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">This file box has files labeled 1-31 to correspond with<br /> the days of the month. I temporarily put extra handouts<br /> in file marked with the date they were used in class. <br />If a student is absent they know where to go<br /> to get missing handouts.<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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<li>Entering and Exiting the classroom</li>
<li>Checking Homework Completion</li>
<li>Correcting homework</li>
<li>Returning homework</li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">What if a student is absent?</span></li>
<li>Borrowing books</li>
<li>Borrowing supplies</li>
<li>Bathroom Procedures</li>
<li>What happens when a rule is broken? (Consequences have to be clear and spelled out)</li>
<li>Storing homework / classwork/ projects / tests </li>
<li>Storing Supplies and Manipulatives</li>
<li>Room Arrangement - groups? how many per group? centers? storage? traffic flow? during tests?</li>
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<li>Student supply list (Sample 6th Grade <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25AHdQSsd3NQ3ExNnBTT2syVEE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">ELA</span></a> Sample 6th Grade <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25AHdQSsd3NZVdVMVljV0Npb0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Math</span></a></li>
<li>Bulletin board paper, borders and letters</li>
<li>Grade book</li>
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<li>Bathroom sign out sheet / book/ pass</li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25AHdQSsd3NTF9oemkwWm5PNzA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Conference Sheets</span></a> / notebook or binder</li>
<li>Anecdotals template</li>
<li>Welcome Letter for Parents (for orientation or meet the teacher)</li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25AHdQSsd3NMTBiWTJKWTNaNDQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Student discipline sheets</span></a> / progress reports</li>
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<li>School Memos</li>
<li>Calendars</li>
<li>Professional Development (articles / handouts)</li>
<li>Meeting Notes</li>
<li>Extra Class Lists</li>
<li>Testing Information (Dates / Procedures)</li>
<li>Test Scores (Student data)</li>
<li>Extra Parent Handouts</li>
<li>Notes from parents</li>
<li>Copies of notes to parents</li>
<li>Office Business ( Book lists / furniture inventory / teacher's choice receipts)</li>
<li>Schedules</li>
<li>Special Needs Information</li>
<li>Standards</li>
<li>Curriculum Maps / Unit Plans</li>
<li>Copies of Important emails</li>
<li>Per Session Papers</li>
<li>TO -DO file (requires attention and response)</li>
<li>Copies of Anecdotals</li>
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<span style="color: red;">Click</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25AHdQSsd3NNFVKZ090RE1CYlU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE </a>to create file labels using template 5266 or AVERY 5066</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I wanted to do a post about my Malden set up because it has already gone through so many changes in the few short months that I have had it. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>My Dashboard...</i><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I basically just have clips, cards with washi tape and some project life cards in the front slots. In the long pocket, I made a decorative envelope to hold my extra stickers. I usually put cash in the slit in front of the zipper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Weekly: </i><span style="font-weight: normal;">I use the week on two pages from <i>Filofax. </i>The cream colored week on two pages came with my planner and I like the paper quality. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I keep my credit cards in the card holder with a post it flag completely covering the information on my card. (The flag is on the plastic so that I can easily remove the card and use it. I place my receipt in the pocket folder immediately after the purchase. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, we arrive at the back cover. I keep a small thin notebook that I picked up from Staples in the back pocket. I write down all of my daily purchases. Once they are recorded in here, I can remove the receipt and either file it, or throw it away. The little owl is a magnetic clip that I made. He stay back here until I need him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, it's true. Until about 3 months ago I had never heard of a Filofax. I also had no idea how it would impact my life. I came across them when I was in one of my organizing moods and was looking on YouTube for inspiration. I kept bumping into Filofax decorating videos. I was sold 5 minutes into the first video (by My_Planner). The idea that this planner (or any other) could actually corral all of my favorite things in one place was amazing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then it arrived. A personal Malden, in all of its purple glory...so soft, so beautiful...but smaller than I am used to. At first I thought it might be too small and I would miss using my notebook, but I adapted and made it work for me. I copied the cover of the notebook and use it as a dashboard right in the front. So after several trips to Target, Staples and Michaels, and experimenting with many different inserts, I have a set up that I am very happy with!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This simple discovery...filofaxing....gave me a renewed sense of excitement and reminded me of all of the passions that I had been neglecting for a long time. I have more energy now than I know what to do with and the creative juices are flowing. I was at the right place at the right time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Baskets can serve two purposes...they contain items which make them transportable, and they can add a homey feel to an otherwise sterile classroom. Wicker baskets work well for storing books, folders, and supplies. Michael's regularly has sales on wicker baskets. Buy a few every year to build up your supply.</span></div>
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Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254162563623079865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824876291980951051.post-54345799464888229542014-06-20T16:53:00.000-07:002014-06-20T16:53:31.596-07:00My First Post<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have always <b style="text-decoration: underline;">loved</b> paper. As a child my favorite time of year was always the fall because that meant I got to buy new school supplies. Nothing made me happier. Of course back then, there were not many stores devoted to selling office/school supplies, so you had to take whatever there was in the back of the drugstore. Nevertheless, I would be thrilled. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Fast forward a few years and fall is still my favorite time of year because I am a teacher. The pure excitement and anticipation of a fresh start every year is something that I do not take for granted. New students, new classroom set-up, new bulletin boards, new binders, new planners and definitely new school supplies! Lots and lots of school supplies! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Because of this passion, (or obsession) the teaching profession suits me perfectly. I enjoy the part of the job that many would rather do without... PAPERWORK! I love all of it. As a middle school teacher managing multiple classes, I love coming up with creative ways to manage the flood of paper that easily accumulates. I have so many ideas running around in my head that I will start to dump them here. Maybe someone will benefit from what I find has worked for me. </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I hope to share practical teaching tips, crafting projects, and organizational ideas </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">that people can take and use immediately. </span><br />
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