Index Cards to the Rescue
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This low-tech idea is a lifesaver—especially if you’re new to teaching. Record valuable parent/student contact information on individual 4” x 6” index cards and keep them stored in alphabetical order in a recipe box. Use the flip side of each card to keep track of phone calls home and/or for jotting anecdotal notes about each student. (Tip: You might want to invest in the oversized index cards that fold in half as they provide lots of room to write!)
The article above appeared in the November 2011 edition of the Classroom Connection newsletter. Read more great tips and tricks from that edition below: Drawing a Model Method for Rubric Use Small Tips for Big Rubric Results |
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