Run! Well maybe just drive. It's time! I know, I know, it's July and we shouldn't even be talking about school supplies or getting organized, but we can't escape it. I LOVE school supplies, especially when they are on sale. All of the stores right now are rolling out supplies on the cheap.

These are a deal and super durable!  Don't forget about the Dollar stores though.  They often have unique storage solutions.  Did you know you can even buy these in bulk online?  Check out this link.   *not affiliated with Target Corporation

This pocket chart is $1.00! So you may have to hunt for these deals; you're not the only one shopping, but there are deals to find!

These pencils would be awesome in birthday bags! They are only $5.00 for 48?! If you use a coupon they are even less.  Click on the picture to view.    *not affiliated with Michaels

• I put a parent's signature page in the front of the binder.
• I put a parent letter in the binder to explain what the data binder was all about. Here's the note:

• I wrote each child's name on the spine labels and put them down the spine. Here are some of the labels that I used. I like to have them numbered so the kids can put them in alphabetical order quickly. (I always alphabetize by first names.) I also LOVE my rounded corner cabinet to store the binders. Keeps everything nice and tidy!

• After the binder was set up, I used a 3 hole punch to punch any assessment pieces (graded papers) and then printed a graph to go along with it.
• Each Monday (or the first day of the week), after we passed out papers, the kids recorded their scores on their graphs. I've really seen an improvement in their spelling scores . . . they are competing with themselves and trying to do better each week.

• I originally made my graphs with the number of items on a page. I just created some different graphs that are based on percentages instead. I also made some of the graphs open-ended and some of them with subjects at the top.

• After they record their scores, they then fill out their reflections page and evaluate how they did and decide what their goals for the current week will be. I have also added another reflections page to start our year out. It is a basic 'starter' reflections page to help us stay on target!

I keep all of the graphs in the front of the binders so the kids can find the graphs easily. I changed my mind . . . I now use dividers in my data binders! LOL, It is much easier! My friends in 3rd grade use different colors for the graphing pages and use them as dividers for the different subjects. 

There are many ways that you can use these pages . . . the trick is making it work for YOU! You are the boss, applesauce! 

Watch a {quick video} about data binders in my class!

If you would like to have {tons of extras AND editable files}, click so you can make the data binders your own. 

Lots of editable files to help you personalize graphs, labels, 

letters, etc. for the needs of your students in your class. 

Hope this helps you get your data organized. Thanks for stopping by! You ROCK!