Today is a cold, rainy day. As a result, I have a headache and I really just want to cuddle up with my Kindle. Days like today are really rare in my area. Usually, mid-July is around 100 dF, not the current 65 dF - that's even colder than our normal daily low! BRRR :)
Today I have a dilemma... I need to revamp my binder but I'm not sure how to do it. I have two ideas floating in my head and YOU get to help me choose!
Binder #1
The first option is one inspired by my desk calendar that I purchased last winter in the Target Dollar Spot. It is a weekly calendar with the dates at the left and "jot space" on the right. I really love this calendar, so I replicated it for my teacher binder:
Binder #2
The second option was inspired by the traditional agendas that you find in the back to school aisle, with a full week on a two-page spread.
Help me out..
Which one do you like? Why?
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I personally would prefer the first choice as it has each class in a column, so you can see a whole week at once. It is easier on the eyes to follow. I love having a to do list in your planner. If I hadn't already printed mine, I would do this...edit for second semester coming up.
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I kind of think of a planner as a file system of sorts. (I know, wha ...?) It's not where will you PUT things, but where you will FIND things. So in terms of a planner, I look for where will I find information that I will need later. It's for this reason that I like #2 because I think the layout has a cleaner look to it. I hope this helps. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you use each design for a week this summer and see what you think. I bet if you try each out you will soon see the pros/cons of each and which one will suit your needs better. I am dying to purchase the new Emily Lay organizer, but I think it will start for 2015 so I need to find something to get me through Sept-Dec.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the layout of the second one. If you don't use the Saturday and Sunday spot, you could use that as a jot space.
ReplyDeleteI use a layout similar to the second one. I don't have a jot space. I use sticky notes if I need to jot something for that day.
I definitely feel that planners are a preference based on the person. I like #2 more because each day has it's own space unlike #1 that has Wednesday and Thursday combined. I have one to share with you that I use but wasn't sure how to add it. If you would like to see it let me know. :)
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ReplyDeleteThe reason Wednesday/Thursday are combined in Binder 1 is that we have block scheduling on those days. We only see our students 4 days a week.
I am definitely open to other binders! I would love to see your layout.
I would lean towards Option 1 personally. I'm more of a vertical thinker (strange...I know)!
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