tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post3767174790685735392..comments2023-12-16T04:55:20.778-06:00Comments on FACS Classroom Ideas: Folders vs BindersDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01963398099747010439noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-25700241408894977422014-02-23T12:47:47.103-06:002014-02-23T12:47:47.103-06:00My class sizes aren't that big, but I have six...My class sizes aren't that big, but I have six classes. At my high point last year I had around 120 kids, it's lower this year now that I'm working at a smaller school. If you can establish some procedures that would work for your classroom, I highly recommend using folders - it eliminates a lot of hassles. <br /><br />This year I have eliminated some of my folder procedures and substituted others to save a little time (i.e. I don't do the missing work slips any more, but added a week-to-week grade label). Be sure to check out the update post if you haven't yet at http://www.facsclassroomideas.com/2014/01/folders-again.html - maybe some of the ideas in there will be a bit more manageable for you.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963398099747010439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-90883998374299887152014-02-06T12:04:44.356-06:002014-02-06T12:04:44.356-06:00I lOVE the idea of using the folders - but can'...I lOVE the idea of using the folders - but can't imagine it with my classes. I have 4 classes of 30 kids each. How many students do others have in theirs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-11566960082704409032014-01-20T16:56:08.205-06:002014-01-20T16:56:08.205-06:00Sounds like an awesome system! I do something simi...Sounds like an awesome system! I do something similar with tests and quizzes - I keep all of those in individual file folders, so I can pull them out along with the class folder for meetings and such. Love having a system!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963398099747010439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-73388218148334419242014-01-20T13:47:37.915-06:002014-01-20T13:47:37.915-06:00I tried the folders, and I love them! I started at...I tried the folders, and I love them! I started at a new school this year, and the previous teacher already had crates for file folders set up for each class. There is a hanging file for each student with a file folder in it, and I just keep their prong-folder in that hanging file, with the file folder. Does that make sense? Then, when things are graded and don't need to be in the prong-folder anymore, they go into the file folder. This way they aren't gone forever after grading, and for meetings, parent or grade questions I can just go get both the file folder and the prong folder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-63736909463936514912013-08-08T21:52:22.094-05:002013-08-08T21:52:22.094-05:00You're right, binders do not survive the year!...You're right, binders do not survive the year! And they are definitely more expensive. For the life of me, I don't know why it is that so many of them can't grasp the concept of the prongs. How can you not tell that it's wrong just by looking at it??<br /><br />I've decided to go the folder route. If it's a disaster I can reboot next time. Retirement's a loooooong way off!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963398099747010439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-13967057802518424352013-08-08T13:44:48.242-05:002013-08-08T13:44:48.242-05:00I always did folders. I would spread them out on ...I always did folders. I would spread them out on the front row tables so they would see them as soon as they walked in. Eventually one of the first students in the room would spread them out for me if I didn't first. I agree about the inconvenience of the prongs. And there is always one student (or 9) that just don't get the concept of lifting the flap, putting paper face down, flap down, closing prongs. But I am too cheap for binders. If I could reuse them many years, maybe, but doodles, tears and damages make that impossible. shelleyjanaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207153541309856150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-9792259470795822762013-07-26T19:09:12.012-05:002013-07-26T19:09:12.012-05:00That sounds like the way to do it! I'm all for...That sounds like the way to do it! I'm all for giving responsible students responsibilities!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963398099747010439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-44292264040791923212013-07-26T00:08:09.168-05:002013-07-26T00:08:09.168-05:00In my room I have one designated notebook person p...In my room I have one designated notebook person per table. This student is one that has high attendance and gets to class early. Also that same person places notebooks up at the end of the hour. criskenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079871602839472564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905018808665942667.post-59949993119638175692013-07-20T15:45:42.353-05:002013-07-20T15:45:42.353-05:00Love the color coding! Love the color coding! Sneaker Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629970985456274562noreply@blogger.com