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October 24, 2015 by: Laura

TRICK or TREAT!

Last Updated on October 24, 2015 by Laura

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Hello Friends!

I’m teaming up with Rachael from The Classroom Game Nook for another fun Blog Hop!  I hope you’ll join us for some Trick or Treat fun!

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One trick that has helped me in recent years is to color code my class materials and supplies.

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I teach 4 classes each of K – 2nd grades and 3 classes each of 3rd – 5th.  To keep them organized, I pick a color for each grade.  For example:  K=Red, 1st=Orange, 2nd=Yellow, 3rd=Green, 4th=Blue, 5th=Purple.  I use colored folders for each class and print their activities on those colors when appropriate.  It’s really helped me stay organized at those times when I have piles of papers to evaluate.

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Also, since I have 3rd, 4th & 5th back to back, I often set up the student work areas for all three classes before the day begins.  It’s easier for kids to locate their work when it’s all piled under the supply boxes on their tables.  They know to grab their grade level color.

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Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!  Hop on over to the next blog for some more Trick or Treat fun!

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    Comments

    1. Sarah Elizabeth Rose Ross-Koves says

      October 24, 2015 at 7:46 AM

      I really need to color code the four classes I teach. What an easy way to stay on top of things. Thanks!

      • trappedlib says

        October 25, 2015 at 12:45 PM

        Yes! It seems so simple, yet it’s so helpful! Thanks for stopping by!

    2. Suzy says

      October 25, 2015 at 12:41 AM

      We color code our spelling groups and then print all their papers on the corresponding paper. Right down to the test paper. Makes it super easy to sort papers from the three groups.

      • trappedlib says

        October 25, 2015 at 12:46 PM

        That sounds like a great way to stay organized! Isn’t it amazing how a simple thing like color coding can save time?! Thanks for visiting!

    3. Natalie Trouten says

      October 25, 2015 at 11:26 AM

      I love your color-coding idea!

      • trappedlib says

        October 25, 2015 at 12:47 PM

        Thanks! Thanks for “hopping” by!

    4. trappedlib says

      October 25, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      Thank you! And thanks for stopping by!

    5. Teresa Lass says

      October 25, 2015 at 3:43 PM

      We’re not allowed to celebrate Halloween at our school, so instead, we have a Literary Parade; teachers & students dress up as their favorite book characters. I’ll be Glinda the Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz for this year.

      • trappedlib says

        October 25, 2015 at 6:53 PM

        That sounds like a lot of fun, Teresa!

    6. Gay says

      October 25, 2015 at 4:58 PM

      I use different color round circle stickers on my books to categorize them per AR level. I only teach 2nd grade but my reading levels vary from Kindergarten to 4th grade level.

      • trappedlib says

        October 25, 2015 at 6:54 PM

        Yes, there are lots of ways to use color coding! Thanks for stopping by!

    7. Melissa says

      October 25, 2015 at 7:48 PM

      Love the color coding!!!

    8. Nikki says

      October 27, 2015 at 4:55 AM

      I love how you colour code your grades! We colour code each of our pupils in class (only 7) and everything is put into their colour to help us keep track, it keeps things so much more organised! 🙂

      • trappedlib says

        October 27, 2015 at 8:30 AM

        What a great idea! I bet that helps you and the kiddos!

    9. josie says

      October 31, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Great ideas for organization! Thanks for sharing!

    10. ML Strange says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:32 PM

      This is such a fun hop! Thanks!

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