ASSEMBLING DAILY FOLDERS

A question I get all the time is how I assemble my daily folders.  So, I decided to show you a couple different ways I've assembled my folders over the years.

Due to teacher requests, I have a couple different variations of my daily folder covers.  They look similar and have the same graphics, but they are just named differently.

For example, I have...

TAKE HOME FOLDERS

HOMEWORK FOLDERS

PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION FOLDERS

ASSESSMENT FOLDERS

No matter what version you have there are a couple ways you can assemble your folders.

ASSEMBLY OPTION #1

Here I printed the covers on full page label sheets.  I cut out the cover, peeled off the sticky back, and stuck it on the front of a folder.  (I have tried both plastic and paper folders.)

Here are the full-page labels I used:

For extra durability I used these sticky lamination sheets to put over the label.

I had to cut them down a little before sticking them on.

ASSEMBLY OPTION #2

Another way I've put together my folders is by printing the covers on regular computer paper and then laminating them to make them durable.

I've used just the regular school laminator, but I've also used my at home one too.

I like to use my at home laminator because I have the option to laminate with the 5 mil lamination, which makes the covers extra durable.

After I laminate and cut out the covers there are two different ways I attached the covers.

First, I simply just staple the covers on in the areas that are easy to staple and won't mess with the pockets and brads of the folder.

Then, in any areas I couldn't staple (usually the bottom area of the cover) I add some Velcro dots to finish securing them to the folder.

Here is an example of the sticky Velcro dots I use.

These are just a couple ideas on how to attach your folder covers.  Through trial and error I've found what works for me and the wear and tear my folders get on a daily basis.

If you have different ideas on how to attach the covers add them in the comments below!  

Personalized Kid Name Tags and Lanyards for Back to School!

Getting ready for Back-to-School means making name tags for students!

I created these personalized kid character labels that I simply adore!  I love them so much I decided to add them to my TpT store!

There are two different versions of the name tags.  Version #1 is made to be printed on adhesive 2 1/3 x 3 3/8 labels. 

I purchased these labels from Amazon.

They are perfect to stick on your student's shirts!

Version #2 is made to be printed and inserted into name tag lanyard necklaces.

The lanyard name tags are 3.75 x 3 inches in size.

 They fit perfectly inside my Highlights lanyards I got for free!

These name tag lanyards are great if you are looking for a reusable name badge option.

Have your students turn in their name badge at the end of the day so you can reuse them the next day or even on sub days!

I've done back to school name tags with both adhesive labels and lanyard necklaces before.  Both work great!

These name tags match my kid character theme and go with my Take Home Folders and classroom labels!

Click HERE to download my Personalized Kid Take Home Folders and Labels!

Click HERE to download my Personalized Kid Name Tags!

Personalized Kid Classroom Labels

Looking for a new and individualized way to label your classroom?  

Check out these personalized kid labels!  

The labels come with over 65+ clip art kid characters.  There are 31 boy and 38 girl characters to choose from to match your multicultural classroom.  

The labels come in 7 different sizes.  The variety of sizes allows you to label your students' cubby boxes, supply bins, book baskets, coat hooks, desks, and more!

The labels are editable in PowerPoint so all you have to do is simply pick a matching clip art character for each of your students and add their name to the label.  You can pick which font, font size, and color font you want your labels to have.

Your students will go crazy when they see their personalized label that looks like them.  

These labels are also great for those younger grades, like Pre-K and Kindergarten kids that can't quite read their classmates' names.

Here's a look at the different size labels and ways you can use them in your classroom!

3 Drawer Sterilite Bins

These labels fit perfectly on the Sterilite 3 drawer paper size bins.

These storage bins are perfect to use as student cubby boxes.

Simply slide each student's graded work into their drawer.

Skinny Desk Tag Labels

These labels work perfectly as student desk tags.

They are skinny so they fit perfectly inside box tape.

They making taping down each student's name tag easy!

Laminate the tags so if you need to switch your classroom seating chart the name tags can easily be moved.

Circle Labels

These circle labels can be used so many different ways.  They are perfect for book baskets, coat hooks, and more!  They measure 4 x 4 inches.

Simply punch a hole at the top of your label and attach it to the book basket using a book ring.

Each student now has their own basket of books.

Square Labels

These square labels are 3 x 3 inches and fit perfectly on magazine holders.

These are perfect to use when labeling book bins.

Small Rectangular Labels

These small rectangular labels fit perfectly inside the Really Good Stuff label holders.

Simply slide the label into the label holder.

These label holders attach perfectly to so many different storage bins.

A great way to label supply bins!

Medium Rectangular Labels

These labels are 3.5 x 5.25 inches and work great when labeling book bins.

10 Drawer Rolling Cart Labels

These labels fit perfectly on the 10 drawer rolling carts.

These carts are always great to have in your classroom.  They work for cubby boxes, supplies, and more!

Each label also has a spot marked so you know where to punch a hole and insert the drawer knob.

Those are just some of the ways you can use these personalized kid labels in your classroom!

Your students will love all their personalized bins!

Also check out my personalized take home folders that match these labels!

By request I've also added personalized take home binders.

Click HERE to read more about how I setup and use these personalized Take Home Folders in my classroom.

Click HERE to download my Personalized Kid Labels!

Click HERE to download my Personalized Take Home Folders!

Click HERE to download my Personalized Take Home Binders!