My Data Notebook 2

A few years ago I created a data notebook that I've been using in my classroom.  Since then, I have switched schools and several assessments have changed.  I have seen myself revising the pages and wished that I had other pages to record data for other topics.  So this summer, I dedicated my time to creating a new data notebook to compliment my previous data notebook.  Click on the picture below to find it on TPT.

The main purpose of using data notebooks is to increase student achievement. After giving my students their baseline assessments, we begin using the data notebooks to record the results and start setting goals.  There are several choices for recording literacy and math data.  You can choose between beginning/middle/end, quarterly, or every other month.  

 When implementing student data notebooks, it’s important to start with one subject area.  Figure out which subject you want to begin collecting data for and introduce your students to the data collection method.  I like to use the reading level graphs to track student reading levels.  In

My Data Notebook 2, 

there are several options to choose from when graphing reading levels.

 I have also included a reading conference form for you to use during reading conferences.  As your students are reading, look for things that your students are doing well and things that they might need to work on. 

Depending on what program your school uses for spelling, you may be able to use the spelling graphs for different things.  I have used these with regular spelling words assessments and with spelling assessments for words their way.

Students can keep track of the topic they are studying and the scores they received from their pre/post test.  Choose the data from pre assessments, observations, or other resources to see where improvements need to be made.  You can decide how long students need to work toward the goal and when to check in to see if the goal has been met.  After the post test, you will record the results on your form and decide which skills you need to reteach.

Once students begin to gather data, they will record their progress in their data notebooks using graphs or other recording sheets.  Students can reflect on their assessments by writing about which standards they mastered and which ones they still need to work on.  They can create a project to prove they have mastered the standards or they can take a video recording.

Most importantly, when implementing student data notebooks, it’s important to keep everything organized so they can take ownership.  Choose which organization method works best for you (I like binders!).  Introduce your data notebooks, let students color or decorate their front cover, and have them fill in their baseline data.  Start out small!  Don't overwhelm yourself or your will overwhelm your students.  

Have an awesome time implementing data notebooks! 

NEW and IMPROVED Data Notebook

I'm very proud to announce a NEW feature added to my #1 best seller "My Data Notebook".  You will now be able to edit the pages in order to personalize them for your individual student needs.  This feature was inspired by a special education teacher who needed space to write her students' goals.  You will love all of the possibilities that come with personalizing this product.  

Download this data notebook for K-2 students, as well as students with specific goals.  

Check it out here:

Keeping your students accountable just got BETTER!!

Lots of NEW items and REQUESTS

I have been busy, busy, busy creating new things to jazz up my classroom and I hope to share some of that color with your classroom too!  

As I was making the decision to pick up a new graphic designer, I came across these SO SO cute graphics on the Scrappin' Doodles website.  (See the reading posters below)  I instantly fell in LOVE and I just had to have them!!  So, yes...you will be seeing some Scrappin' Doodles in my products in the near future.  I'm not giving up on Thistlegirl Designs, because y'all know I LOVE those graphics too.  I'm just branching out.  :-)

I have used the beanie baby reading strategy posters since my first year of teaching I thought they needed a new update: POLKA DOTS!!  Click on any of the pictures to download the posters.  

These are the reading strategy posters that help students with decoding skills. 

 

This download contains 8 decoding posters:
Stretchy Snake
Chunky Monkey
Lips the Fish
Tryin' Lion
Skippy Frog
Eagle Eye
Flippy Dolphin
Helpful Kangaroo

 I also put a new spin on the comprehension strategy posters...Chevron!!  I made these especially for my bloggy idol...Cara Carroll because I know how much she LOVES some chevron!! These posters will remind students to use their strategies in order to comprehend what they are reading.

I had some requests recently from some very sweet ladies needing some things for their classrooms.  Here are a few of the things that I made especially for them that you could use in your classroom too.  If there's ever a time when you think of something that you wish you had or didn't feel like creating on your own, please feel free to email me!!!  I LOVE to create and I will do you a favor by making those products for you.  

My new friend Amber needed some center signs for her classroom and she loved the new polka dots that I've been using.  So here's what I came up with. 

 This download contains 43 different center/station signs for you to choose from:
Graphing Station
Math Games Station
Poetry Station
White Board Station
Hundreds Chart Station
Math Literature Station
Problem Solving Station
Word Study Station
Math Fluency Station
Meet with the Teacher
Writing Station
Computer Station
Listening Station
Science Station
Smart Board Station
Social Studies Station
Word Work Station
Read the Room Station
Write the Room Station
Letter Station
Big Book Station
Pocket Chart Station
Puppet Station
Art Station
Fine Motor Station
Sewing Station
Dramatic Play Station
Sand and Water Station
Play-Doh Station
Illustration Station
Retelling Station
Manipulatives Station
Discovery Station
Lego Station
ABC Station
Blocks Station
Home Living Station
Literacy Bag Station
Reading Station
Buddy Reading Station
Puzzle Station
Laptop Station
Projector Station

I like to call them stations, but Amber likes to call them centers.  You choose the center/station language and you can download the matching cards HERE for FREE!!

 Here are some of the customized  posters that Amber needed for her classroom.  She chose to call them centers instead of stations and she needed the posters to follow the routine that she already had in place in her classroom.  If you would rather your posters say "centers" instead of stations, click on the pictures below to download.

These are the matching pocket chart cards that you can use to display your center rotations.  Click on the picture to download them for FREE.

 

Another request that I had was from Trish, for more polka dot circle organization labels.  I added numbers and letters to the circle labels that I had in my Polka Dot Pirate Classroom Themed Materials download.  These circle labels do not have any pirates.   

 Included in this download are circle number labels 1-30...

 ...letters A-Z...

 ...and various classroom supply labels.

As with the other downloads, if there is anything missing that you would like to see in the download, please just ask.  I'm always happy to modify my products to meet your needs.  I hope you have some great ideas brewing for the new school year.  I can't put the break on my mind just yet.  One week until vacation and I'm determined to leave all of my school work behind.  Hopefully by then I will feel like I'm ahead of the game before we leave.  

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!

Organization FREEBIES

Here are some number and letter FREEBIES for you to download!