Primary Chalkboard: How-To: An Easy Way to Post Planner Information & Reminders

Greetings Everyone!

John Hughes here, from Created by MrHughes! I am SO excited to be a part of the primary chalkboard and represent all the upper grade teachers out there! WAHOO!

Today, I want to share a quick way to post your daily homework assignments for students to see. I just moved rooms this year so I had a bit of a dilemma! In my old classroom, I had a white board that was dedicated to the daily planner information. I choose to leave what I write for homework up ALL WEEK so that students who are absent can see what they need to do to catch up, OR, so that students CAN see that I really DID assign "that" assignment.

In my new classroom, there just wasn't a board that I could use. I was really quite unhappy about it as this is part of my teaching routine and one that I don't want to change! (If you don't do planners, this is still a great way to write reminders of upcoming events for the week and such).

As I was going through the treasures that were left by the previous retiring teacher, I found a box of old whiteboards that were cut from shower wall material. As I counted them out, I was pleased to see that I would have plenty of extra boards. I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to do.

Materials:

-5 Whiteboards (or similar writing surfaces)

-3 Inch Mailbox Letters (I got mine at Wal-Mart for $3.00)

-Double-Sided Tape (You want heavy duty tape for this)

-Scissors

-Cupboards/Space to Hang Boards

First, you will need to mark each board with the day of the week. I only use the first letter (except for Thursday, which I use a TH).

(Monday was hung up before I took the picture- Opps!)

I put a good amount of double-stick tape on the back. You don't want them falling off and breaking.

Decide where you want to hang the boards. Mine are pretty high up, but I am tall and can reach them easily. I love that the students CAN'T reach them!

This is what mine look like hanging up. It is simple, clean looking, and just big enough to write their daily homework and reminders on (I give VERY little homework).

Here is a day up-close:

I write the date, subject, and assignment. EASY-PEASY!

My administrator LOVES it because he can see what assignments I have been giving just by looking on my wall, and parents love it because they can pop in and see what we have been doing as well.

I hope this easy tip will inspire you create a space to share your assignments!
Cheers and have a great school year-
John, Created by MrHughes

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18 comments:

UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 4:23 PM
That's such a great way to keep everyone accountable!! Thank you for the great tip!!
vicky1970August 17, 2014 at 4:29 PM
You are so resourceful john... Love it! V
KristaAugust 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM
Love this! I think I'll try to adapt this idea for our daily objectives. I don't like the amount of space they take up on my main white board!
UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 5:34 PM
GREAT post John! I LOVE this idea! Very creative and great way to help your students!
Fran KramerAugust 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM
This was a great post. You show how to make your students more responsible for their own learning. That is what Common Core is all about. This provides a system for accountability that I think is crucial. Thanks for sharing!
Katie KnightAugust 17, 2014 at 7:18 PM
That's a fabulous idea! Kids who are absent can keep tabs on that they missed !
Growing FirstiesAugust 17, 2014 at 9:43 PM
JOHN!!!!!!!!!!! Love!!!!!
karenAugust 18, 2014 at 8:04 PM
A smart guy that Mr. Hughes! Love this idea to use every available space!
UnknownAugust 6, 2015 at 11:54 AM
This definitely falls under the "why haven't I thought of this?!" category. :) I was planning on displaying my word wall on my cabinets to save space elsewhere. It will change every 5 to 6 weeks when the unit changes. This is perfect because I already have supplies on hand and it will save the hassle of cutting paper or tags and taping them up every few weeks. Brilliant!
UnknownAugust 6, 2015 at 11:54 AM
This definitely falls under the "why haven't I thought of this?!" category. :) I was planning on displaying my word wall on my cabinets to save space elsewhere. It will change every 5 to 6 weeks when the unit changes. This is perfect because I already have supplies on hand and it will save the hassle of cutting paper or tags and taping them up every few weeks. Brilliant!