Calendars, so simple, yet so many possibilities! I love to have an updated calendar on hand because there is so much that can be done with calendars in the classroom! Here are some of my favorite activities to do with my kids when we return from winter break!
Goal Tracking
Calendars are a great way to help kids track their goals. Whether it be reading, writing, or math, calendars help your students record the progress they are making towards that goal. They can mark how many days they are reading a book, practicing their math facts, or even the days they strive to incorporate a new writing strategy into their writing pieces.
Gifts
Are you looking for an easy gift? Calendars are your answer! You can make as many as you want and make them as unique as you want them. If my students are creating a calendar as a gift, I have my students draw their own illustration on each page and mark important days on their calendar. This is such an easy, yet special gift.
Homework Record
Sometimes homework is hard to track. However, calendars are the answer to keeping a detailed record and helping your students grow their independence. Simply mark the days that homework is completed. This record helps students reflect on their work and ensure their homework record is up to date.
Building Responsibility
Building independence is one of my biggest goals with my students. Calendars can help you accomplish this goal by providing students with the opportunity to keep track of their records, progress, goals, etc. This will help your students take ownership of their learning and make more thoughtful reflections.
Reading Log
I love using reading logs as a form of motivation for my students. Calendars can help your students easily mark how many days they read a book (or even two)! When the calendar is complete, you can reward your students and they have the calendar as a keepsake to remember their amazing progress!
