![]() ![]() ![]() Expanding folder pockets fit in a compact way, reducing wasted space and weight in the student's backpack. The clear folder view allows a calendar to stay in the front where upcoming assignments are easy to see ahead of time. Because there are no rings to deal with, it allows the student to quickly slip the papers in and out without difficulty. The most obvious advantage is the lack of the three rings. The idea came from 7th and 8th grade, where students who demonstrate poor organizational skills have been required to use them, with great success! Multiple teachers have told me they work very well for students that have a hard time staying organized. Additionally, it is time-consuming to open the rings to take out one sheet of paper, and then agitating when closing with a loud SNAP!Īccordion Folders are a new option for students to use. If pee-chee folders are used in the rings, the holes rip and the folders fall out. When they do work properly, hole-punching the papers can sometimes notch the edge of the paper. When the rings are not properly aligned, it is difficult to turn papers to find what is underneath. It seems like no matter how strong the binder is, those rings never seem to stay aligned very long for students. There are quite a few disadvantages, though. Big advantages include the fact that the three rings allow it to be secure, it can hold many accessories in a pencil pouch, and the zipper binder (my favorite) has many compartments and pockets in a strong covering that is durable no matter how many times it is dropped. Although it is a wonderful resource as well as the most common tool for keeping papers organized, it also causes the most headaches. This article will explain the pros and cons of binders, as well as an often overlooked organizational tool that I advocate as an option for our students: The Accordion Folder!īinders are currently used for organization among the students in my class. Binders are great organizational tools to use, but they are not always the best option. Fifth grade is the first year that our students begin using them. I find myself shaking my head often when I see the binders, which I suggested students use at the beginning of the year, becoming worthless. The students are not the only ones getting frustrated.
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