An example of clock buddies before partners are assigned. They just write the names of partners on the lines.
Well, on Tuesday we set up our Math journals. We do TONS of
work in our journals throughout the year, so it's important they be
organized! Table of Contents is a must! I check the journals about every
3 weeks or so to make sure the dates/entries/page numbers are current. I
find journals so helpful when the kids get stuck! They can always go
back and help themselves by checking their notes. Journal entries are
done together, and the rules (neat, complete, etc) are established the
first day journaling begins.
Also in the journal is four clocks to be used for clock buddies. I
got this idea from a workshop presented by Nanci Smith. The idea is that
you assign each student three clock buddies based on needs, and the
students can pick the other three clock buddies themselves. There are
four because the clock buddies are changed every quarter after you
reevaluate your data and the students' needs change.The students pick their 2, 6, and 10 o'clock buddies, and I assign the
students their 4, 8, and 12 o'clock If I wanted the students with someone
specific, I would partner them up by saying, "Please partner-up with
your 4 o'clock buddy." This is a great way to partner-up with purpose,
without labeling your kiddos the Bluebirds, Redbirds, and Buzzards. Ha
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