Have you ever heard the expression “I don’t know if I’m coming or going?“ Some days that is how I feel as a school librarian in the special subjects rotation. That’s why I created an anecdotal record that I keep in my computer drive and I update every single class every single day. I may be doing a similar activity with five sections of third grade, but I may not get to every part of the activity with every single section. That’s where the record comes in.
I can keep track of what I am doing during any given period on any given day. This system has been a lifesaver for me. It is set up like a spreadsheet, but I created it as a Google doc using a table. You can customize it however you like.
For example, my district runs on a six day cycle with letter days a through F. My school day runs from 8:15 to 3:15. Every single minute of my day is scheduled and accounted for as a part of the specials rotation. My anecdotal record reflects that. On the left, I have columns with the class name or duty and the time frame. Some days the duty takes place in different locations. I have one coverage duty that takes place in a different classroom every day of the cycle. I find that if I don’t write down where I am supposed to be on any given day, then I am on the wrong side of the building a half a mile away from where I am supposed to be.
With the following link, you can download a free copy of my anecdotal record, along with other library management printables including homework passes, bathroom passes and lunch passes, from my website. You can also access it through my TPT store by clicking by clicking here. I hope this helps keep your day organized!
in order! 