Even in the middle of the summer, I still find myself thinking about the upcoming school year and what I can do to make it even better than the last. Today I thought I would share one of the routines that I use that keeps me in constant communication with my students' parents: Weekly Take-Home Folders!!! Take-Home Folders have been such a valuable tool for me ever since I started teaching. They serve as a way for me to communicate with my students' parents throughout the year. They allow me to share their children's work habits, behavior, and grades on a weekly basis, while also sharing important school and classroom information. I prep them every Friday, send them home every Monday, and ask for them to be returned before the end of the week, so they can go home all over again!! Here is how I use them in my classroom.... On the LEFT SIDE of the folder, I include graded tests, assignments, projects, etc. Attached to the top of these, I staple a Weekly Progress Report to share students' work habits and behavior. On this side, I also include any important papers that need to be filled out or signed (permission slips and such!). I ask parents to go over their children's scores and progress reports, and then sign the progress report to show that they have seen everything. This comes back to school in the folder. On the RIGHT SIDE of the folder, I include routine classwork and homework assignments and any school flyers that need to be sent home. Everything on the right side should be kept at home. People are often surprised that I put the time and effort into putting these folders together and sending them home each week. But for me, the benefits definitely outweigh the effort it takes to keep up this routine. First of all, parents always know how their children are performing. There are NO SURPRISES come parent conference time. Also, it gives parents a chance to have important conversations with their children about their work habits, behavior, and even about what they are learning in school. Lastly, it keeps me accountable for grading and reporting, and provides a record for me when I sit down to do report cards and conference with parents. If you would like to download the labels that I use for my Take Home Folders, as well as a copy of my Weekly Progress Report for FREE, visit my teacher shop by clicking on the cover pic below!! This routine is a MUST for me each year! Paired with a weekly group e-mail, this is my main form of communication with parents, and it's been a HUGE success every year!!!
I want to share with you how I organize my take-home reading folders. I've heard teachers who feel overwhelmed with the thought of managing this without parent volunteers. I'm here to tell you...it is possible and it can run smoothly without taking a lot of extra time! 1. Buy books I bought a lot of my books when Scholastic did their 50 books for $50 (they do it a few times a year) in their teacher-store (different than their book clubs). They separate them by grade-level too, so I bought a few variety of those boxes over the years. If you're purchasing from Scholastic's Teacher Store, you can search by LEVEL! If you need more level "G", you can use the search feature and filter only letter "G". I also buy books from their Book Clubs with my bonus points. I recommend thrift stores and garage sales, as well. 2. Level and label: We use guided reading levels at my school. This leveled library works double duty. I use it for my take-home library AND for my student library. They pick their books for Daily 5 from here. Favorite Leveling Apps: 3. Manilla Folder and Cover Page Glue the cover page on the folder and laminate with the flap OPEN. Cut around the folder, but make sure to leave a slight edge to keep the lamination from pulling apart on the edges. Use an razor blade cut open the envelope and attach adhesive velcro to the flap and the envelope! I find these folders hold up really well, especially if you follow my directions. If they do tear, just add some book tape to the bottom. I only had to do that with one folder last year. This pack below is a pack of 100. 4. Take Home Reading Log {for parents} When you send home reading books with your students, send home their independent level- which is a level below what I work with them at school. This helps so the students do not get frustrated reading at home. Inside of their folder is a log for the parent to quickly fill out as they read with their child. This just lets me know the child has read their books. I ask the students to keep the books for at least 2 days to practice comprehension and fluency. 5. Take Home Reading Log for Teacher When I switch out books (or you can have a parent volunteer do it), I write down which books I give them so I don't give that book to them again and so I can keep track in case they lose their books. My students and parents LOVE that I send home take-home reading books. It doesn't take but 5-10 minutes a day to switch out books. If you have a parent volunteer, that's even better! In this pack, I explain EVERYTHING you need to know about how to set up a take-home reading system in your classroom! PLUS all the forms you see here AND MORE are included. This pack gives you everything you need to learn how to set up a take-home reading system in your class! Just add books! Included in this pack: Folder Front Covers (5 options and customizable) Reading at Home Folder Back Cover Letter (4 options) Parent Reading Log Form Teacher Reading Log Form We Need Your Books Back (letter) Pictures of folders and examples Tips and Tricks How to Build up Take-Home Library
Are you stuck on whether you should send home kindergarten communication folders daily or weekly? Check out this post for some helpful tips!
Are you stuck on whether you should send home kindergarten communication folders daily or weekly? Check out this post for some helpful tips!
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Are you stuck on whether you should send home kindergarten communication folders daily or weekly? Check out this post for some helpful tips!
This is a great resource to use in a take home folder! It is kid friendly and shares Kindergarten expectations.
These six helpful tips will help you set up a simple but effective communication system of kindergarten take home folders!
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I want to share with you how I organize my take-home reading folders. I've heard teachers who feel overwhelmed with the thought of managing this without parent volunteers. I'm here to tell you...it is possible and it can run smoothly without taking a lot of extra time! 1. Buy books I bought a lot of my books when Scholastic did their 50 books for $50 (they do it a few times a year) in their teacher-store (different than their book clubs). They separate them by grade-level too, so I bought a few variety of those boxes over the years. If you're purchasing from Scholastic's Teacher Store, you can search by LEVEL! If you need more level "G", you can use the search feature and filter only letter "G". I also buy books from their Book Clubs with my bonus points. I recommend thrift stores and garage sales, as well. 2. Level and label: We use guided reading levels at my school. This leveled library works double duty. I use it for my take-home library AND for my student library. They pick their books for Daily 5 from here. Favorite Leveling Apps: 3. Manilla Folder and Cover Page Glue the cover page on the folder and laminate with the flap OPEN. Cut around the folder, but make sure to leave a slight edge to keep the lamination from pulling apart on the edges. Use an razor blade cut open the envelope and attach adhesive velcro to the flap and the envelope! I find these folders hold up really well, especially if you follow my directions. If they do tear, just add some book tape to the bottom. I only had to do that with one folder last year. This pack below is a pack of 100. 4. Take Home Reading Log {for parents} When you send home reading books with your students, send home their independent level- which is a level below what I work with them at school. This helps so the students do not get frustrated reading at home. Inside of their folder is a log for the parent to quickly fill out as they read with their child. This just lets me know the child has read their books. I ask the students to keep the books for at least 2 days to practice comprehension and fluency. 5. Take Home Reading Log for Teacher When I switch out books (or you can have a parent volunteer do it), I write down which books I give them so I don't give that book to them again and so I can keep track in case they lose their books. My students and parents LOVE that I send home take-home reading books. It doesn't take but 5-10 minutes a day to switch out books. If you have a parent volunteer, that's even better! In this pack, I explain EVERYTHING you need to know about how to set up a take-home reading system in your classroom! PLUS all the forms you see here AND MORE are included. This pack gives you everything you need to learn how to set up a take-home reading system in your class! Just add books! Included in this pack: Folder Front Covers (5 options and customizable) Reading at Home Folder Back Cover Letter (4 options) Parent Reading Log Form Teacher Reading Log Form We Need Your Books Back (letter) Pictures of folders and examples Tips and Tricks How to Build up Take-Home Library
I want to share with you how I organize my take-home reading folders. I've heard teachers who feel overwhelmed with the thought of managing this without parent volunteers. I'm here to tell you...it i
These six helpful tips will help you set up a simple but effective communication system of kindergarten take home folders!
These six helpful tips will help you set up a simple but effective communication system of kindergarten take home folders!
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I want to share with you how I organize my take-home reading folders. I've heard teachers who feel overwhelmed with the thought of managing this without parent volunteers. I'm here to tell you...it is possible and it can run smoothly without taking a lot of extra time! 1. Buy books I bought a lot of my books when Scholastic did their 50 books for $50 (they do it a few times a year) in their teacher-store (different than their book clubs). They separate them by grade-level too, so I bought a few variety of those boxes over the years. If you're purchasing from Scholastic's Teacher Store, you can search by LEVEL! If you need more level "G", you can use the search feature and filter only letter "G". I also buy books from their Book Clubs with my bonus points. I recommend thrift stores and garage sales, as well. 2. Level and label: We use guided reading levels at my school. This leveled library works double duty. I use it for my take-home library AND for my student library. They pick their books for Daily 5 from here. Favorite Leveling Apps: 3. Manilla Folder and Cover Page Glue the cover page on the folder and laminate with the flap OPEN. Cut around the folder, but make sure to leave a slight edge to keep the lamination from pulling apart on the edges. Use an razor blade cut open the envelope and attach adhesive velcro to the flap and the envelope! I find these folders hold up really well, especially if you follow my directions. If they do tear, just add some book tape to the bottom. I only had to do that with one folder last year. This pack below is a pack of 100. 4. Take Home Reading Log {for parents} When you send home reading books with your students, send home their independent level- which is a level below what I work with them at school. This helps so the students do not get frustrated reading at home. Inside of their folder is a log for the parent to quickly fill out as they read with their child. This just lets me know the child has read their books. I ask the students to keep the books for at least 2 days to practice comprehension and fluency. 5. Take Home Reading Log for Teacher When I switch out books (or you can have a parent volunteer do it), I write down which books I give them so I don't give that book to them again and so I can keep track in case they lose their books. My students and parents LOVE that I send home take-home reading books. It doesn't take but 5-10 minutes a day to switch out books. If you have a parent volunteer, that's even better! In this pack, I explain EVERYTHING you need to know about how to set up a take-home reading system in your classroom! PLUS all the forms you see here AND MORE are included. This pack gives you everything you need to learn how to set up a take-home reading system in your class! Just add books! Included in this pack: Folder Front Covers (5 options and customizable) Reading at Home Folder Back Cover Letter (4 options) Parent Reading Log Form Teacher Reading Log Form We Need Your Books Back (letter) Pictures of folders and examples Tips and Tricks How to Build up Take-Home Library
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The key to a happy marriage is communication, and in many ways, it’s no different in a parent teacher relationship. Clear parent communication is one of the big keys to a happy school year. Any teacher who has ever had a run-in with a disgruntled parent can vouch for that.
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Managing papers that go from school to home can be a challenge. Use these EDITABLE labels and forms to get your Take Home Folders & Homework Folders set up and organized. Customize your labels and then print on 2 inch by 4 inch shipping labels. What's included: Labels for FRONT of Take Home Folder {Editable} Return to School & Keep at Home Labels for the INSIDE of the folders (ready to print) Return to School & Keep at Home Labels for the INSIDE of the folders (Editable version & Spanish version) Labels for BACK of Take Home Folder {Editable} Daily Reading Log & Weekly Behavior Log (Ready to print) Daily Reading Log & Weekly Behavior Log (Editable versions) Homework Template (Editable)- Just type weekly spelling words and homework assignments into the homework sheet template and add to folders. *NEW* Sign to label bin or basket in your classroom for kiddos to turn their folders in Directions & tips for editing labels and forms For more information on how to set up, organize, and manage Take Home Folders in the primary classroom, see my VIDEO or read my BLOG. Be sure to print your labels “Actual Size” instead of “Fit to Page” to keep the formatting the same. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. *August 2, 2021* Be sure to download this resource again! I added an editable homework sheet template. Just type in your weekly spelling words and homework assignments, print, and add to take home folders! If you have any questions, please check out the preview or reach out to me at [email protected] More Back to School Resources... Back to School Trifold Brochure Meet the Teacher Night Essentials Activities & Printables for the 1st Week of School
Are you stuck on whether you should send home kindergarten communication folders daily or weekly? Check out this post for some helpful tips!
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I love organization, but not everyone does or thinks in that methodized way. As part of my recent reader survey, one reader said her digital organization had become quite cluttered. So I thought I would share with you the digital folders that I have on my computer for my design b
Are you stuck on whether you should send home kindergarten communication folders daily or weekly? Check out this post for some helpful tips!
Theme : Elephant Garden Party You can print as they are or edit them to fit your needs. They are labels with markers down one side and art supplies on the other side. The organization of the cart lends itself to a clean and organized classroom. When supplies have a set space they are more likely to go back into that space when students are finished. This provides that for your community shared supplies. Check out my other Elephant Garden Party Themed Resources to organize your classroom space. <3 EGP Student Binder Labels EGP Student Take Home Folder Label Free Free Free EGP Student Name Tags EGP Student Reading Cards EGP Student Locker Tags EGP Math Manipulative Labels
Y’all, I think it’s no secret that file folders are my jam. For years, I have been building up my collection so that I can have several folders to pull for literally ANY skill I Read more…
Take Home Folders home to School Communication. Start the school year off with the school to home communicator folder everything is in there to help parents help their child be successful at school.
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Take Home Folders home to School Communication. Start the school year off with the school to home communicator folder everything is in there to help parents help their child be successful at school.
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Are you stuck on whether you should send home kindergarten communication folders daily or weekly? Check out this post for some helpful tips!
Y’all, I think it’s no secret that file folders are my jam. For years, I have been building up my collection so that I can have several folders to pull for literally ANY skill I Read more…
