When you make an assignment for the class, put out one of the turn-in folders to collect papers for that assignment only. When another assignment is given, you or the students will start a new folder. You need to teach them how to do this, and have them practice the first few times they do it. Keep a pile of extra turn-in sheets and folders available, so your students are able to make a new folder when one is needed. Thanks for taking the time to write.
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Write back and let me know how this works. Annette is also a best-selling author of supplemental teaching materials for the primary grades. She has written over 60 K-3 language arts and math titles.