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Managing Small Whiteboards

by Julie

Jun 6, 2011

I have a class set of small whiteboards and markers that I would like to use with my students next year, but I’m not sure how to manage them. I’m not sure if I should have the students keep them in their desks which they could access quickly. I’ve also thought about keeping them in a tub and passing them out when we use them, but thought this procedure might end up being too time consuming. Would anyone be willing to share their procedure for managing whiteboards that you have successfully used in your classroom? Thank you very much!

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Tania On 6/06/11, Julie wrote: > I have a class set of small whiteboards and markers that I > would like to use with my students next year, but I’m not > sure how to manage them. I’m not sure if I should have the > students keep them in their desks which they could access > quickly. I’ve also thought about keeping them in a tub and &...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Glenda 4TN I have used them both ways as well. I would recommend if you have the students keep the whiteboards at their desk, I recommend you assign each whiteboard to the students by number. I've had problems with my students writing rude comments on the back of the board in the past. If the board is assigned to them they will be less likely to write on the ...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Annmarie On 6/06/11, Julie wrote: > I have a class set of small whiteboards and markers that I > would like to use with my students next year, but I’m not > sure how to manage them. I’m not sure if I should have the > students keep them in their desks which they could access > quickly. I’ve also thought about keeping them in a tub and &...See More

Jun 26, 2011

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Terri On 6/15/11, Glenda 4TN wrote: > I have used them both ways as well. I would recommend if you > have the students keep the whiteboards at their desk, I > recommend you assign each whiteboard to the students by number. > I've had problems with my students writing rude comments on the > back of the board in the past. If the board is ass...See More

Jun 29, 2011

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Chena I bought these little suitcase like plastic containers. I assign one to each group and then have them load them with the basic needs for each group: whiteboard, marker, and a sock for each person, a paper plate for the game penny plate, a ziploc bag full of coins and number grids. They have separate toolboxes with clocks, 6 inch rulers, paper money...See MoreI bought these little suitcase like plastic containers. I assign one to each group and then have them load them with the basic needs for each group: whiteboard, marker, and a sock for each person, a paper plate for the game penny plate, a ziploc bag full of coins and number grids. They have separate toolboxes with clocks, 6 inch rulers, paper money etc. which fit in the case and are identified by number.

Then when I am setting up for a lesson, I can put all of the little suitcases on a table quickly "pass" items into the suitcases so kiddos have what they need for the lesson, or have kids do it. When it is time for the lesson, one person from each team goes and gets their team box and takes it back to the team. Oh, and since they are clear, I also put the team norms so that they are taped to the inside of the case and can be seen when the case is closed.

Oh, I don't have desks, I have tables which I have found cuts down on off task behavior at this grade level.

Chena

On 6/29/11, Terri wrote: > On 6/15/11, Glenda 4TN wrote: >> I have used them both ways as well. I would recommend if you >> have the students keep the whiteboards at their desk, I >> recommend you assign each whiteboard to the students by number. >> I've had problems with my students writing rude comments on the >> back of the board in the past. If the board is assigned to them >> they will be less likely to write on the back. Remember, I said >> less likely, not that they wouldn't. LOL >> >> >> On 6/06/11, Julie wrote: >>> I have a class set of small whiteboards and markers that I >>> would like to use with my students next year, but Iï¿½m not >>> sure how to manage them. Iï¿½m not sure if I should have the >>> students keep them in their desks which they could access >>> quickly. Iï¿½ve also thought about keeping them in a tub and >>> passing them out when we use them, but thought this >>> procedure might end up being too time consuming. Would >>> anyone be willing to share their procedure for managing >>> whiteboards that you have successfully used in your >>> classroom? Thank you very much! > > > I keep them stacked on a shelf. My students sit in groups, and > when it is time to use the small whiteboards and markers, each > group's "Supply Captain" goes to the shelf to distribute them to > their group. The students become adept at doing this job with a > minimum of wasted time.

Jul 4, 2011

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