The Magic Number

Harry Wong talks about how when your students come into your classroom you should give them a special number. This number corresponds to the number that child is in your grade book. In primary, however, this number is called the Magic Number. I really like this because then the students will be in ABC order. So I'm going to use these numbers for lining up. So there will never be a problem with cutting. And then if they behave exceptionally well then that can be an option for a reward.

I was in my class yesterday and I had an amazing idea of where else to use that Magic Number. I had bought a calender from Michael's and it had green and blue numbers for the months. I hadn't noticed the blue so I used the green on my calender. I had the blue ones on the table and I realized: Instead of putting the student's names on labels above the backpack hooks, like the previous teacher, I could put the numbers. So every child will always have the same place to place their bag. And I don't have to change the labels every year. I felt happy!! haha

Just thought I'd share that!