Bag Idea

Well, I love bags in the classroom. As usual, I was searching to see what is new and I ran across this bag idea. It may be something you want to try in your classroom. Can you add any new ideas as to how this concept can be used in the classroom? 

According to Runde’s Room, the Memory Bag is a perfect way to finish the year, and get the students really reflecting on all they have done and accomplished over the year. When the students finish putting together their bags, and presenting them, put them all out, with the goodies spread all around, so that your students can do a gallery walk through the year. 

With these memory bags, students decorate the front panel of the paper bag. They then include two different reflections on each of the side panels, and a larger one on the back panel. On the inside of the bag, they place 10 objects of importance to them that remind them of their accomplishments over the school year. For each item they place in their memory bag, there is a card that they fill out explaining why they have included the object. 

There are lots of options included in the Memory Bags. For starters, there are front panels for grades 2 - 6, so it works for a variety of grades. For each panel, there are numerous options with different questions students can answer. Perfect for differentiation. And a great way to end the school year.