Sunday, September 16, 2012

Paper Organization Linky Party

As I am sitting here grading my mountain stack of papers, I am wondering how in the world does each teacher deal with having so much paper?!?  I thought I would try my first linky and hope that I get some paticipation. *fingers crossed*  Hopefully I'm not going to be lonely in this...

Here is how I have started handling papers so far this year.  As some of you know, I teach math and I have four classes I see each day, totaling around 100 students.  I decided to "color-code" each of my classes.

1st Block - Purple (my homeroom gets my fav color, of course!)
2nd Block - Orange
3rd Block - Blue
4th Block - Pink

I found a way to coordinate those colors with my love for owls.  To help me, and the students, know which composition belongs to math, I used my cricut to cut out owls in those colors.  I only did the backing part so it was a solid cutout.  I had the students write their names on them and then taped them to their notebooks.

I have duct tape in those colors that I placed on the drawers where students turn in assignments, and on the crates that have files for each class which is where I return their graded work.

When I take assignments out of my drawers, I use a color binder clip that coordinates with their class.  Office Depot has a whole sections of colored paper clips, binder clips, rubber bands and magnets.  Once the assignments are graded and recorded, I or a student files them in the file folders for that class.

I would love to hear what other teachers are doing to keep track of the million pieces of paper we get so that maybe I can refine my methods and keep myself from going completely insane!

And if you need help, then post what you currently do and hopefully a follower will have some suggestions that will help you get the ball rolling!  Let's help each other out to get a grip on this paper!

Grab the button and link on up!


Have a wonderful Sunday!

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7 comments:

  1. Sounds like you have it worked out way better than me & I'm in my 9th year. I always have a ton of paper in my classroom. I hate it. Since I have 3 Reading Classes, I do classes by colors as well Pink/Blue/Green. I have large (big enough to hold construction paper) stacking bins right by the door and they know their color.

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    1. So how do you keep up with each assignment and who has/hasn't turned it in?

      Ms. W

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  2. Great linky idea. I'll be linking up this week.

    Mercedes
    Surfing to Success

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  3. Saw your comment from the ms sunday funday... I am determined to get control of this paper thing. Thanks for this post. Can't wait to check back and see what people do, I need help!

    Your newest follower
    Elizabeth
    Hodges Herald

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  4. I found your blog through the Texas Teachers blog list. I've nominated you for a Liebster award. Visit my blog for details!

    Kristin
    Teachntex.blogspot.com

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  5. Oh man! I missed out on this linky :( Well, I definitely got some good ideas from your link up!
    Great ideas!

    Learning In Wonderland

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  6. Hi, I am currently student teaching. I begin my second rotation with 6th graders on Monday and I have to admit I am a little nervous. Do you have any ideas about behavior management? With the younger student I always passed out gold coins then students would earn a reward, such as pencil or sticker but with 6th graders I feel I may have to step up my game. I would greatly appreciate any ideas.

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