I'm beginning to put together my Moose Books. If you've done these, what did you use for dividers for the different sections? Dividers are so expensive...
Hi! Moose books are organizational notebooks. You can find tons of information about them and photos on www.teachingheart.net.
I use a folder for homework, spelling/word wall words, parent communication, and take home work. The folders kind of divide the sections naturally. I use a divider for general information. I ordered a box of dividers three years ago and still have plenty for another year or two. I get all my supplies with my teacher budget money.
I put the important stuff that needs to stay good (directions, cover page) in a plastic sleeve. I also use the sleeves for homework books to keep them nice, and for lunch checks, etc. You can buy 100 very cheaply at Walmart. Mine have one 2 pocket folder in them for homework and stuff to keep at home (graded papers). The dividers for the parent communication section are brightly colored or plain cardstock--I used the numbered dividers from the Saxon math boxes that I had saved. Cost--nothing. Lots of things come with heavier paper inserts that you throw away. I use these all the time. Even if there is writing on one side, you can still use the other. I run them through the copy machine to print whatever information is needed on them. Just 3 hole punch them and you're all set.
I use folders for finished and unfnished homework, and another for spelling packets and reading theatre scripts. Plastic sleeves hold my class contract and the monthly calendar/lunch menus. The inside cover of the binder is for parent notes etc, and the back of the binder is for graded homework. Each binder also has a pencil pouch to hold lunch and field trip $$$, library card, and tickets. HTH
07-05-2006, 06:12 PM
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