Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Student Motivation

Hey explorers!

What a great week it has been here. The weather has been warm with lots of sun. We have been able to get a lot of work done around the house which has been AHHH-Mazing. However... there is always something on mind... work! The school year is rapidly coming and no one knows what is going to happen. Will we be in the classroom? Will we be online? Both? 

Well, I'm thinking that the best way to put it out of my mind is just to think about what I want my physical classroom to look like this year. As I was shopping a few weeks ago, I got these awesome bracelets. 

Bracelets that I found at a local store.
I wasn't sure how I would use them, and one day I just thought about how the WWJD bracelets were popular back in the day. I thought about the fidget bracelets as well. Then I thought about what the kids needed in the classroom. Then set to work making these cards that will go with the bracelets. 

For the first day of school I will give these out to the kiddos during our first morning meeting. The rest I will hold and have ready for other times when they need a reminder. I may even pull some cards out randomly when students need a reminder or an affirmation. 

I think if we have to go back virtually, it may be something that I send out periodically to my students. They can enjoy receiving some mail with happy sayings, right? 

What do you think about them? How would you use them in class? 
Click on the photo to get a closer look and to purchase!