That’s it! If you are still reading, I am so thankful! I hope that the answers help you with your interactive notebook journey.
Ready to Use Interactive Notebooks
Math
If you are in need of notebook resources, I have quite a few in my shop. You can find math interactive notebooks for second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. (Fifth grade is currently a growing bundle. When you purchase the growing bundle you will get immediate access to the notebooks currently in the store. You will then get access to new notebooks as they are added at no additional cost.)
Grammar
I also include interactive notebooks in my grammar bundles. You’ll get 32 weeks of notebook activities. Grammar bundles are available for grade 2-5. See the grammar bundles here.
Reading
My reading units with centers resources for second and third grade also include two interactive notebooks activities each week. See the second grade and third grade reading units.
Jamie thank you for answering these questions. I used interactive notebooks last year in math and reading/language. You have given me some things to think about and ways to improve upon what I was doing. I was wondering if you are required by your district to have an open house every quarter or is it something you do on your own? I am intrigued by the idea. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing! I am looking to start using interactive notebooks and this has been very helpful! Many of my colleagues don't use interactive notebooks so I have never seen them in action! I think they are a wonderful tool to help keep our students engaged and learning. This article was just what I needed to help me! I do have a question. What subject would you introduce interactive notebooks in?
Thank you so much! I have been toying with the idea of doing this with reading next year. I think I am going to tackle it now that I have great information! I will be pinning this post and will be referring back to it A LOT!!!!!
Our school requires it, but it is a great way to get parents in the room to see student work. Sometimes we perform a song or a skit. Our open houses are centered around our social studies or science unit.
It depends so much on your class schedule and routines. I like math the most! We have so many math skills to teach and this helps to keep me informed on my students' progress. God luck!
Thanks!!! I already have my book club sets copied and ready to go for my students' reading notebooks in August. I am super excited!
Jamie, you rock! I officially dub you the INB Queen! 🙂
Heather from Mrs. Renz’ Class
Thank you!!! I swear I never even thought of completing INB's in small group. I also thought that note-taking was necessary, but if you look at it like a teacher's edition of an anthology, we know that we cannot complete every activity. I am so happy I read this. This will be my third attempt at INB's and from what I hear the third time is a charm. I really do believe that an INB focus during groups and being used about once per week is perfect for me.
Ivett
You are so funny! See you in Vegas!
INB in small group really works for me! Good luck!
Thank you so much for this post! Getting started on my sample notebook today. And your grading system is so organized.
Would or could these work in a High School class? I will be teaching English in the fall. 52 minute periods.
Thank you so much for this post. It makes so much more sense now. I too, have tried them twice before and while I've loved the idea, I have not been able to use them effectively. Your set up sounds perfect! I am so excited to try again. I have several INBs already, but I am heading to your store to compare products. =)
Thank you so much for this post. It makes so much more sense now. I too, have tried them twice before and while I've loved the idea, I have not been able to use them effectively. Your set up sounds perfect! I am so excited to try again. I have several INBs already, but I am heading to your store to compare products. =)