I have a solution to this problem…keep reading. That being said, the downfall to spiral notebooks is that the pages tend to tear out more easily. Sometimes composition notebooks are just too small to fit all the pieces of a single activity on one page. If you teach kindergarten through third grade, I would go with spiral notebooks because of their size. This one is a personal opinion but I feel that the spiral notebooks are better for the littlest learners. The biggest is keeping all the pieces and pages organized. There’s a lot of success but there are definitely still some challenges. Interactive math notebooks are popular for a reason. They are highly engaging with students and if managed correctly, can be a game-changer in your classroom. Tips for Organization & Storage of Interactive Notebooks I have to admit that this is my favorite reason to bring interactive notebooks into your classroom: I’ve had students finish an activity and say, “why aren’t we doing math today?” They are so engaged they don’t even realize they’re learning! A Peer Learning ToolĪllow for opportunities for students to teach their peers about skills from their interactive notebooks. They love doing this! I tell my students to find a partner, pick a page, and be the teacher. Why do this? When students are teaching others about skills, it brings their level of understanding to a deeper level and it’s a great review! 7. You are teaching your students to be resourceful! 6. I have had students come to me with a question and I can say, “Isn’t that something that we did in our interactive notebook last week?” and they know to take it out and find their answer. I emphasize the importance of my students’ interactive notebooks being a tool for them to use when they are stuck or forget how to do something. A Reference Tool to Build Resourceful Students By the end of the year, they are so proud of their notebook and can’t wait to take it home to show their families. They spend a lot of time on this notebook. They develop ownership and pride over their work. Students can start working in their interactive notebooks on day 1 of the school year and continue through to the last day. We all know that making our lessons as multisensory as possible benefits all students. Interactive notebooks are visually appealing, require physical assembly of the pieces and flip flaps, and use engaging images to increase understanding. When I am preparing for parent-teacher conferences, I don’t have to wonder what I am going to show the families when it comes to their child’s math. No prep for me! These notebooks provide a great summary of math skills that have been covered and it shows the families their child’s level of understanding of each skill. Now, that might not sound like a big deal but how often do your kids smile and talk about their math assignment when they are working in a workbook? 2. Often when my students are assembling a page, they are smiling and talking about it with their neighbors. A Tool to Increase Engagementġ- Let’s face it – if an activity is fun, hands-on, and engaging our students are going to learn. Here are 7 reasons you and your students will love them: 1. If you’re here you either have already made the decision to use interactive notebooks or you’re on the fence. Buy the Bundle on TpT 7 Reasons You Should Use An Interactive Notebook
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