Have you heard of these amazing communication/take home folders? No matter what acronym you use {and trust me there are MANY! Here is a site of a whole list of them}, they are great tools for students, parents and you to build that home/school connection!
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I’ve been using them for 3 years now and each year I’m amazed by the ownership my students display for these folders {even Kindergarteners!}. Not only that, parents ABSOLUTELY love them and consistently are amazed at how organized you are as a teacher to come up with it! Have I convinced you yet?
The folders are simple: binder or 3 prong folders, the choice is yours. I always use Poly Folders, they last the entire year and are not as bulky as a binder. I usually find these poly folders on sale during the summer, wal-mart offers them for 50 cents right now! You will also need a zipper pouch, plastic protectors and labels.
I’ve used BEE {Bring Everything Everyday} folders for the last 3 years but now I’m switching over to STAR {Students That Are Responsible} folders with my 3rd graders. My folders always begin with labeling the pockets: Left at School and Right Back to School. Then you get to choose what goes between. This year I’m doing: Reading Log, Monthly Newsletter and Classroom Information!
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