Start out with a 2 pocket folder with brads.
You will also want a 2 pocket folder with out brads. Fold that one inside out and punch 3 holes on the open edge of the folder, like shown below.
Last, just place the folder in the brads of the first folder and fasten!
Wasn't that much faster and easier! I think I will use these for reading folders for my 2nd graders.
Thank you to the ladies who put me on to this way of making the folder.
FYI: I call them Writing folders because I use them for Writing, but they can be used for ANYTHING. As you see above, I will use these for Reading.
I know you haven't heard much from me this past week, but I think life might be getting back to normal. Or at least something that resembles normal. So you should be hearing more from me... I hope. :p


















I just finished making mine today (the way you made the other ones). Well, I say I made them, but I put the finishing touches on them after my intern made them. I'm really excited to use them!
ReplyDeleteAmy @ First Things First
Too clever! It's a shame that the Labelability drops a tad but it looks like WAY less work! (Yes, this is going into my notebook...)
ReplyDelete✪ Liam ✪
Twist of Liam
I love this! I also loved your step-by-step with the photos--such an ELL thing ;)
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Kristen
Thanks. I think I'll give these a try this year. AND what is normal once we're back teaching?
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
❤Pat
A Time to Share & Create
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Fabulous 4th Grade
Liked the first post. Like this one, too! Thanks for the pics.
ReplyDeleteUsing folders means you really aim to be organized. Aside from folders, I also use a4 suspension files to have a separate VIP files.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea. I can't believe I never thought of this. Visit my blog if you get a chance. ♥ Jamie at Mrs. Moore’s Ramblings
ReplyDeleteI really love this idea! it is one that we all should have thought of....but....luckily we have a place (ed blogging) to share our thoughts/strategies/ideas/crafty things together! I just love blogging! Please visit me at 5thgradetomfoolery.blogspot.com! I would love your feedback :) Teri
ReplyDeleteThis is FABULOUS!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!! I am DEFINITELY doing this!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! :)
ReplyDeletePatty
Teacherking55@gmail.com
I teach sixth grade but I LOVE this idea!! It is so great!
ReplyDeleteEmily
Teaching With Powers
Thanks for the great idea that makes creating writer's portfolios affordable!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I love this idea. Now there's no need to get ALL of those folders with tabs. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIs each pocket for a different step in the writing process?
ReplyDeleteI actually considered that but no, well kind of but not really. There is a pocket for tools, like transition words charts. Another pocket is for drafts. The third pocket is for completed drafts, and the last is for published work.
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