Through the years, writing – the instruction of it – has been a love-hate relationship for me. I absolutely love, love, love journal writing. This is where I find out all of the little details about my students that make them unique and helps me build relationships with them. Strong relationships with students equals better classroom management which makes me a much happier teacher!
Finding out those little details like winning the big soccer game on the weekend or their beloved cat is sick gives me connections with my students. Sometimes they need a high 5 and other times they need a pat on the back. The smallest gestures can have some of the biggest payoffs.
It’s evolved through the year as I worked through the bugs. Overall, I really think it’s the support of the parents that makes all the difference.
There is a Kindergarten version and Primary version.
Hi, Your homework journal looks amazing. Is there a link on the page to the product on TPT? I couldn't find it (but that doesn't mean it's not there!)
Thanks!
Bernadette
bernrice@hotmail.com
Love it!
I wish there was just the packet of the home journal ideas. I don't really want to spend $5 on the home journal ideas, and I don't need the other two items.
My kinder team and I were just talking about doing homework journal writing. Since this is geared for 1st and up, are you planning to do a kinder version like the one you started with? We would be very interested in purchasing that.
Elizabeth
Mrs. Polston's Kindergarten
Elizabeth,
That is a great idea. I will work on this, this week. If you'd like to give me some input as far as topics/skills that you'd like included, you can email me at: teach123.school@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Michelle
I purchased and use this packet last year and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT as did most of the parents of my students. I only wish I could figure out how to get the children (and parents) to truly do 2 entries a week, not leave them all until the last few days before 'turn in'.
Thank you for this packet, and even though I didn't need all of the other info, I felt that the $5 was a good price considering what I did use! I plan to use it again for years to come!
Thank you Mrs DM! You just brightened my day. I am so glad to hear you liked this packet. I saw such a difference with my students' reading scores after I implemented this system. That was one of the things I had trouble with, too. There were always a handful of students that left the assignments until the last minute.
Intrigued by the Home Journal. I can't seem to find a link to it in your store. What am I missing? I'd like to check it out. Thanks!
Mrs. Yazzie,
Here is a link:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Tips-Tidbits-197994
Thanks!
MIchelle