Group Tote Bags

 

My classroom has groups to emphasize collaboration and responsibility. My goal is for every student to feel special because they have an important job to do for the day. I chose to get tote bags for my classroom. I hang the tote bags with command hooks on the wall.  Tote bags are washable. I put items in the tote that we do not use every day. The items do not clutter the desks of students. The items do not get lost. I put items in the bag the day before we use the items to prevent running around the classroom trying to find supplies. Each group has their own individual tote bag. For example, my students do not use rulers everyday so rulers would be an item in the tote bag. One person from each group will get their tote bag when instructed. My students always want to pass out papers or items which are great. However, twenty students cannot help me all the time. Five students passing out materials is enough to get items passed out while not hurting anybody's feelings. www.vistaprint.com