Kim over at Joy in 6th is having her first Linky Party! As a teacher, I am always thinking about what I can do better next year. This year has come to an end and summer has begun, so part of my summer will be spent getting ready for next school year. One thing that I am incredibly excited for is that I am moving into a brand new school...in my OWN room. If you read my blog very often then you know that I have had to share my room with SEVERAL other people over the past three years. I am elated to have my very own space to decorate!!
So, as I thought about what I needed to work on for next year, here are some of my ideas:
I hate getting up in the morning. I hit the snooze button numerous times. I need to wake up earlier. It will make for a happier me and kids! We'll see!
I started using Reading A-Z to supplement my reading program last year. I have printed several books and then stored them in a file folder for next year's use. I need a better plan. I found this idea on Pinterest:
Click on the picture to link to the teacher blog where this idea can be found. I like how she laminated the covers and used duct tape to keep in sturdy and yet flexible.
I have soooo many things to laminate this summer that I bought off of TPT. During the year I would just use what I have printed, unlamintaed, and then store in large manilla envelopes. I need a better system!
It's going to be a busy summer, but I couldn't be more excited about it!
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I love the idea for the leveled books from Reading A-Z. I too have printed numerous A-Z books & they are now all thrown into a basket. I wish I would of seen that idea earlier, so I could of gotten a jump start on it. Thanks so much for sharing that link. I'm definitely going to have to do.
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I know! I've been hoarding this idea on my Pinterest board forever, but now I actually have time to get to it!
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Your "definitely going to" ideas are ones I need to do too! Getting up in the morning is rough! I love your idea for the Reading A to Z books and I want to try this also. Looks like some work but would be worth it. I too have a lot from TPT to print, laminate, and organize! Happy to be following your blog!
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Thanks for following along! :)
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I need to print and laminate so many items too. I have a lot of laminating to do this summer. I found your name through the linky. I'm a new follower.
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I like the idea of laminating the front of A-Z books and using the duct tape to keep them sturdy (and well organized)! Following you :)
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I have lots of things to laminate from tpt too! I am glad I found you through the linky. I also teach special ed.
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I checked out your blog. Happy to "meet" another sped teacher!
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I have 3 ring binders for my master copies of Reading A-Z books, each in a plastic sleeve (with room there for a few assembled books if I want), and behind them are the comprehension questions I create and the worksheets/quizzes that go along with each book. The binders are organized by level, and I have 5 of them filled now! I also have printed copies out for students to use, and I love the idea of using colored duct tape to help organize them by level!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea! I need to get started on this before summer ends!
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