Now that you’ve brainstormed how you want to set up your Interactive Student Notebook (ISN), it is time to buy classroom supplies! (I just LOVE buying school supplies!!!) These can be different for anyone, but in case you need some inspiration… Basics Organizers – Before you start buying any supplies, you need to brainstorm how […]
6 Free Foldable Templates
When I first discovered the concept of interactive student notebooks, I was most impressed by the foldables other teachers were developing and how much information those folded pieces of paper held! However, I didn’t want to just use someone else’s pre-made foldables – I had my own lesson plan ideas. So I set out to develop […]
7 Tips to Keep Students’ ISNs Organized without going insane
If you’re reading this article then you probably have done your homework and know a thing or two about interactive student notebooks, but might be a bit skeptical that this can actually work OR might be having some issues with implementation in your classroom. Either way, in this post I plan to dispel some of the […]
5 Tips for Beginners Interactive Student Notebooks
So you’ve taken the leap and want to begin using Interactive Student Notebooks… but you’re trying to figure out how to get started. Let me start by saying I am SOOO excited for you! ISNs are a rich and rewarding resource for your students, and usually once you have your system worked out, they make […]
How I Use Interactive Student Notebooks
I LOVE interactive student notebooks (aka ISNs)!!! If you’ve read any of my other posts, you already knew that. They make learning more accessible for students and are super handy for many reasons – some of which you’ll come to understand if you finish this post because I’m about to spell out PIECE by PIECE how […]