Sticky Note Alternative
- Cindy Henderson
The last few years, sticky notes
have not only become my best friend, but also are in high demand. Reading Apprenticeship has brought me into
the world of annotations, but with all the extra paper, it has also brought me
into a world of misuse—not so environmentally friendly. Thinking about this, I have come up with an
idea to cut back on paper use. This year, I required all of my students to
purchase a dry erase marker with their school supplies. While taking annotations when reading,
students get to do something most teachers would shudder at: write on their
desks. Yes, these shiny topped desks are
like mini dry erase boards. As students
read, they make annotations on their desks instead of sticky notes. Once they have completed this, they go to another
person’s desk and read their annotations to cover any issues they may have
missed in their own notes. Finally, they
are given an opportunity to take a picture of their desks to record their
notes. The students love it and as you
can see below, were very involved. The markers
erase with a cloth or a little soap and water if they leave residue.
