Take-Home Folders

Throughout my entire teaching career, I have utilized some sort of take-home folder system.  When I first started teaching, we used folders that were ONLY take home folders.  A few years in, I began using data binders, which served as take home folders and data trackers for students and families.  In more recent years, I've used take home resource folders.  They serve as a transporting mechanism to get papers to and from school as well as providing resources for students and families to refer to while doing homework, reading, etc...

Let's take a look at what's inside my folders.  I'll link each product individually, however, I also offer a bundle, which will be linked at the end of the post.

On the front pocket, I have a "return to school" sticker.  This is where students place papers/forms/homework that need to be completed at home and brought back to school.

Next up is the student assignment sheet.  This is a layout of the week's events, homework pages, and reading assignments.  This is specific to my school and grade level.  Followed by the assignment sheet is the monthly behavior calendar.  I utilize a clip stick and students color their date box each afternoon to let their families know how their day was.  The students get a new calendar each month.  

Behind the behavior calendar is our specials schedule.  This is great because it lets families know when we have gym so students can wear their gym shoes.  

Behind the specials schedule is a list of our level 1 trick words (I also have an editable, generic sight word page if you don't use Fundations for Phonics), some Fundations specific posters, our decoding strategies poster, and our Math strategies page.  These are all fantastic resources for students and their families to utilize while students are reading and/or completing their homework.  

The final part of the folder is the "keep at home" pocket, which is labeled with a sticker.  This is where students place graded work and projects that stays at home.  This section of the folder is expected to be emptied nightly.

The take home folder is a great system and the folders don't take too long to prep.  I prefer to prep mine in the summer, in the comfort of my home.  

To grab everything mentioned above (minus the assignment sheet) in a bundle and discounted price, click the cover photo below. 

Note: I use clear sheet protectors and colored binder pockets in my folders.  Both are linked below for you.  *affiliate links*

 

xo

Megan