Algebra 1 coordinate plane

Today I attempted the coordinate foldable as suggested by ms Haley. It seemed to go all right but my kids are slow. The cutting process was slower than I'd like, and this was after trimming off excess sides. Tonight I stayed after work a couple hours so I could cut out tomorrows activity so it won't take so long, I hope.
I don't know how this is all going to work out but I keep plugging along. Being super brilliant at creating foldables or creating a notebook centered lesson is a challenge and is becoming a little overwhelming. I'm glad I have resources (journal wizard and math=love, along with other people i come across here and there) but doing this for 2 sections of alg2, alg1, geo, precal/alg2, and now math models... I'll admit I'm feeling a little in over my head.
I can do this! Worse comes to worse, I throw cscope in there when I'm burnt and try again next concept. The best part that keeps me going is that only the algebra 1 kids are being tested this year so we can "enjoy math" in the rest of our classes. I tell the kids "it's a good thing" but maybe they can hear the little slip of worry in my voice.
Another class I'm trying note booking in is Theater Arts. So far so good. We just do basic notes, but it keeps the kids awake and attentive. Add to that our funny improv moments and its a nice break in the day. If only all classes were that easy.  Well, I have to figure out geometry layout for tomorrow. I'll try to get pictures posted so y'all can see what I am doing this year. I'm especially excited to see what we can come up with in geo since they are my best notebookers so far. Booyah!

First week down

The first week is complete and so far, all my projects have gone in our composition notebooks. I know I can do this. I think I can. It may not be perfect but my goal is to keep going. Hopefully I don't mess up some kids along the way.
That is all for now but I hope to get some time to post pictures of what we're doing. I have a really full schedule so please be patient with my limited posts. Have a great week!