Homework Folders... This Is How We Do It!

If you have Montell Jordan in your head now, we are totally on the same page :) Earlier in the school year I had a lot of questions about how I do homework folders. I decided to re-do my method this year and sent them home for the first time this week. This method is pretty simple and will (hopefully!) increase the amount of practice my students get at home.

 Each student has a their own folder. Each folder contains a letter from me, a calendar, and their homework for the week.

The letter explains what is expected from the homework folder. Here's the run down:

-homework is given once a week

-folders stay at home all week and are returned when the calendar says to bring it back

-parents initial in each date that their child practices (alone or with a friend/ family member/ pet( yes, they can read their words to their gerbil!), etc

-if the parent initials at least 3 times during the week, the student gets a treat!

I also include the date and time that the students receive speech services. This way the parents are aware of what time they are with me and can schedule appointments around speech time (wishful thinking, I know!)

I have a blank calendar that I write in for each month. I make notes such as:
"take folder home today"

"bring folder to speech today"

"IEP meeting at 2:00"

etc.... this is a great communication tool with parents!

So that's it! Short, simple, and sweet... Let me know your thoughts!