A well organized classroom is the secret to maintaining your sanity and your students', too! Most teachers have mapped out their classroom plans for a few weeks ahead of time (in theory!) Many times we verbally tell the students what's coming up, but may only write activities on the board the day of or the day before.
What I love about this weekly calendar is that it let's this kids in on what is coming up that week, in a cute and clean-cut way!
This visual road map is especially helpful for your uber-involved students (they're busy!), students struggling with time-management, and A.D.H.D. and other special needs students. Even if you have all of the dates listed in the syllabus, the bold reminders are very helpful!
To make your own weekly calendar you don't have to go out and buy a bunch of little chalkboards. It would be much more affordable to just get you some chalkboard paint and make them yourself! The letters can be bought at any craft store, I personally perfer Hobby Lobby. (just don't try to go on a Sunday!)
To make your own weekly calendar you don't have to go out and buy a bunch of little chalkboards. It would be much more affordable to just get you some chalkboard paint and make them yourself! The letters can be bought at any craft store, I personally perfer Hobby Lobby. (just don't try to go on a Sunday!)
What to put on the boards:
- up-coming assignments/homework
- any thing that needs to be handed in
- (including permission slips and signed report cards)
- test/quiz days
- deadlines
Try it and you may be surprised how helpful it is for students to have the week mapped out vs. taking it day by day!
