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Absent Bin

Students missing class is inevitable. Being organized will help save time, effort, and frustration. My solution was to have an absent/extra bin in my classroom.


Photo by Feliphe Schiarolli on Unsplash
The set-up:

  • A large crate that can hold hanging files
  • 5 or more laminated sheets with absent information (Ideas listed below)
  • 6 Labeled folders with the days of the week and "Older"
  • Laminated Sheet with "Absent/Extra Classwork" in large font
  • Wet erase marker


How to do it:

  1. In my first class, I have a trustworthy student with neat handwriting who fills out the form using the wet-erase marker.
  2. The completed form is placed in the corresponding hanging folder along with the worksheets.
  3. I clean off the form for the next day so it can dry overnight. Any worksheets left over are placed in the "Older" folder.


Laminated Absent Information Form:

There are many options on Teachers Pay Teachers that can be downloaded or you can create your own. Information to include:

  • Date
  • List of activities
  • Anything handed in/graded?
  • Homework assigned

 

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