![]() ![]() Cut the Inside PagesĬutting the inside pages is a trick I learned from my son’s second grade teacher. Let it dry and then the pocket page is ready to use. Next, glue the edges of the backside of the paper you just folded.įinally, press the glue side down to the next page, behind the folded page. ![]() First, take a page and fold the top right corner backwards, diagonally. Adding a pocket page is something that your students can do. Pockets are great when you have loose papers or mini-books you want to add to your notebook. Putting different color tape on the spine of the notebook can help your students know which notebook to easily grab. If your students use multiple composition notebooks they can easily mix up which notebook is which. You can find many fun duct tape designs that make it appealing to young learners. I have found that using duct tape works best because it is sturdy and holds the ribbon in place. The way that I do this is to tape a ribbon to the back of the notebook. A ribbon bookmark is a great solution to this problem. Regular paper bookmarks can easily be lost. One way to help with that is to use a bookmark. When working with a notebook, sometimes it can be hard to find the page you left off on. For example, if you had a writing notebook you could have a tab for narrative, informational and persuasive writing. You can also use tabs to separate subjects within subjects. An easy way to make tabs is to fold a small rectangular piece of cardstock and staple it to a page. ![]() For example, if you are using your composition book for math and word work, tabs can help keep the subjects separated. Tabs can be useful if you use the notebook for multiple subjects. I keep these small notebooks at our reading table for reading responses, word work, and guided writing activities. If you do not know someone with the ability to do that, you can bring them to a copy store and they can do it for you for a small fee. I am lucky to have a dad who will cut notebooks in half for me. Often times young learners do not need the full page of a notebook, so if you cut them in half you get more bang for your buck. Check out these composition notebook hacks you need to know about. Over the years, I have learned many fun composition book tips and tricks. They easily fit in student desks and can be used for all subject areas. Composition books are an excellent tool for young learners. ![]()
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