I have used these for the past 5 years. I personally think they are GREAT! It does take a little bit of time to get them together, but once they're done you don't have to mess with them anymore. I am sending you the link to the page on my website that shows my binders. I love smiley faces, so my class has S.M.I.L.E. binders. Besides the things on my website, I also put the year's list of spelling words, Book It Forms for the Pizza Hut Reading Program, and monthly family activity calendars. They also include a take-home folder for homework and papers labeled in each pocket. Our Reading Folders also hitch a ride inside the binder to protect it while in transit. It just lays inside the back cover so it doesn't get ripped up in the kiddos' backpacks. Hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let me know. I'm always happy to help!
http://teacherweb.com/MO/MillsElemen...ers/apt22.aspx