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How can I stop some of my students that are passing notes during my instruction?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Depending on the grade level of the students (in a K-5 setting) you could allow the students to have their own mailboxes. Students can write and distribute mail to the boxes, such as the last two minutes before lunch, the last few minutes before specials, and at the end of the day as they were completing their planners and gathering there belongings. Of course you would have to set some ground rules up, such as having ALL of your homework and daily work completed, you could not send anyone a message that would be unkind or hurtful, and no foul language could be used. The students would love the system. You can also use it as a teacher by leaving notes, saying things like "You did a great job keeping your math group on task today" or "I really enjoyed hearing you read your creative writing aloud today".
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Rated On: February 22, 2013 3:39 pm
Rated By: ypedeD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I really like this idea. This is also a great way to help the children practice their writing skills. When they know they are allowed to put a note in a mailbox they will be less likely to pass them during class. Keeping it positive is also a great idea.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 2:06 pm
Rated By: Dana Johnson
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The mailboxes are great for younger students!
Rated On: October 19, 2014 6:28 pm
Rated By: veTyBa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This prevents further problems. It allows students to express their feelings while being engaged and completing work. It makes school interesting.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 2:28 pm
Rated By: pyGyga
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good solution. I like the idea of a mailbox system and the teacher using it for positive notes. I would try this solution.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 10:29 pm
Rated By: Brittany Doxsey
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: great solution!
Rated On: March 2, 2017 10:38 pm
Rated By: Travis Cannon
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this situation is useful. The mailbox idea is great if you can get the kids to understand the rules surrounding the task. But, this may prove to be difficult. However, if all works, this is the best solution i saw.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 4:24 pm
Rated By: Xupuva
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: this solution is useful
Rated On: February 23, 2018 9:15 pm
Rated By: eBejaP
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this idea as writing instruction for students but am not sure it would stop note passing during class. I think the solution to stopping note passing is to have clear rules and consequences for the behavior and be scanning and moving around the classroom during instruction.
Rated On: October 7, 2018 9:27 pm
Rated By: JyGeLe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love the mailbox idea.
Rated On: October 15, 2020 7:39 pm
Rated By: yzeDuh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Having student mailboxes can possibly get distracting.
Rated On: November 11, 2022 3:21 pm
Rated By: uNaBuT