Vocabulary! Vocabulary! Either have students prepare the cards, or prepare them in advance to put in Reference Binder. Sticky notes – Color coded, put sticky notes on dividers for each subject Index Cards – Color code with a marker, and put either in zipper bags or index card pockets attached to the corresponding divider Vocabulary! Vocabulary! Vocabulary cards should be developed to suit you and your class. Ideas for Miscellaneous Daily Behavior Charts Daily Schedule Attendance Chart Sticker Charts Personal Motivational Quotes Anything that is specific to the student and doesn’t fit in any other category Ideas for Social Skills List of Life Skills to master Goal Setting worksheets Ideas for Social Studies Vocabulary Sticky Notes or Cards Map of Texas/USA/World Geography Glossary Timeline Graphic Organizer Ideas for Science Vocabulary Sticky Notes or Cards Science Ruler Picture Glossary of Frequently Used Science Materials Science Lab Rules Ideas for Reading/Language Arts Reading Strategies Vocabulary Sticky Notes or Cards Writing Timeline List of Frequently Misspelled Words Grammar Rules Quick Word Ideas for Math Vocabulary Sticky Notes or Cards Strategies for Solving Problems Multiplication Chart Quick Math TAKS/STAAR Math Chart for your students’ grade level Ideas for School Procedures Pledge of Allegiance – US and Texas List of School Rules/Guidelines Hand Signals Chart What to put in your binders? File folders and/or dividers, color coded with the subjects Information within the subject areas to help students Vocabulary words for the week, month, or unit Personal incentive plans for student success Ĭurriculum Associates Quick Word Series Great resource for all classrooms! Quick Word Quick Spell Quick Math Quick Write If you are interested in learning more about Quick Word, or any other CA products, see Pat McGee at the Curriculum Associates booth here at the BEAM Conference. This is truly a customizable tool that you design and control to make it what it needs to be for your students. What to put in your binders? First and foremost… Put things that benefit your students! If you put something in there, and it’s not working, take it out. How do I get started? Materials Needed: Binders Colored Folders or Construction Paper Colored Sticky Notes 3 Ring Hole Puncher Dividers Index Cards Index Card Pocket Folders Ĭolor Coding School Procedures Math Reading/Language Arts Science Social Studies Social Skills Miscellaneous ** I color code the subjects based on the color of their textbooks, and use it throughout the classroom – in assignments, learning targets, etc… What’s the point? Interactive tool Supports differentiated learning Tailored to your specifications Individualized for each student and their success If you don’t have binders, you can use: Pocket folders File folders Folded construction paper Get creative… They were a donation from a company that was going to throw them away. What does it look like? In my classroom, I use black binders. What is a Reference Binder? It is a portable guide for your students to take from class to class, offering help and support as needed. Reference Binders An Interactive Tool for Success in Every Classroom! presented by Samantha Iliff, Plano ISD Reference Binders: Interactive Tool for Success
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