Learning Log

Learning Log Set-Up

            By now you have considered your choices for the Log:   a bound composition notebook, a spiral notebook, or a prong/pocket duo-tang type folder, preferably plastic. 

            Decide if you want to separate the content areas or just integrate everything.  If you see yourself integrating everything, keep it general.  When we are reflecting and responding, an entry may cover several content areas.  Remember, the whole idea of integration is to make connections. 

If you want to separate:

Start out with a piece of notebook paper and one post it.   Have the kids practice placing the post it so that it overlaps the edge of the paper about ¼ inch.   Teach them to line up the lower edge with one of the blue lines on the page so that the post it is straight.

OR, BE PREPARED TO JUST WALK AROUND AND PUT THEM ON YOURSELF.

Color code your subjects and give each child a corresponding post it to use as a tab, sectioning off each content area.

EX: count 20 pages and put the pink post it at the very top like this (demo).

You may use it so that each subject area is in front of its color tab.  Or if you have each one after its color tab you will have a blank “general purpose” section in front of the learning log. 

If you are NOT separating according to content areas, give each kid a post it to keep on the current page.  Teach them to move their post it ahead as they move ahead.

2) Give them printed instructions per procedures and have them trim and use glue stick to secure inside front cover or on first page(s).  If using a folder w/prongs, punch holes and put these pages in first.

That's all, folks!  Ready for McLearning!