Sight Word Password with FREEBIE

Having a password to enter the classroom is not a new idea. I have streamlined it a bit which makes it quick and easy.

As students enter the room in the morning, they are required to tell me the password. I made this out of a 5x7 frame and hung it with a 3M hook. The password is usually a current sight word or one that has been giving them trouble. Or it may be a word in the running record I am getting ready to give. I also put math terms or math problems on there.

When we are going through our sight words during reading time, the kids put their hands on their heads when we get to that word. That leads to lots of giggles!

I never remember to change it until after I have turned out the lights and locked my door. Since I'm carrying my bag and my lunch box and my coffee cup and whatever else I'm dragging home, I don't want to put everything down to go back in and grab a marker.  But I do need to change the password for the next day, so I grab the marker I have hanging by velcro up high where the students can't reach and write a new password. Ready for tomorrow!

Sight Word Password Freebie

with and without the panda :)