You may have questioned why you purchased different colored composition notebooks as part of the supply list for your child this year. Students have been engaged in tasks that require them to write in these composition notebooks or "interactive notebooks" throughout the day. Interactive notebooks are physical or digital tools, typically composition or spiral notebooks, that students use to organize and personalize learning by combining notes with hands-on activities, drawings, foldables, and reflections. They serve as a study guide and a record of a student's year-long learning journey, promoting deeper understanding, student ownership, and a visual representation of their knowledge in a subject. Take some time to ask your child about their notebooks and what they recorded within the week. See some pictures of these notebooks and other learning strategies such as cooperative learning pairs or teacher small groups below.