Sticky Note

Strategy

By Lori
Nidey
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Sticky Notes are what

people use very often that
have a slightly adhesive
strip on the back,
sometimes called post-it
notes.

Different Sticky Note strategies:

Mark where you start and
stop reading
Prioritize tasks
Have an example of difficult
math operation
Prompts such as after this
do this
To do lists
Place in planners to
schedule
Translate difficult words
Summarize/interact with
reading material
Parking lot topics
Extra tasks to do
Mark unknown words
Behavior management
Reinforcer by teacher
Reminder for students

Steps to implement a Sticky Note strategy

Select the type of Sticky Note strategy appropriate for the studen
Have plenty of sticky notes handy.
Introduce the sticky notes to the class or specific student.
Model how the sticky notes will be used (what to write, what color
Check for understanding.
REMEMBER TO BE CONSISTENT!

Who can benefit from the Sticky Note strategy?

Students with ADHD

Students with behavior issues
English Language Learners
Pretty much any student can benefit from this
strategy because of the variety of uses and how
easy it is to implement it.

Why are Sticky Notes beneficial?

They are inexpensive
They are easily available in the classroom setting
They are very portable which allows the generalization of the strate
When reinforcing, it allows the comments to be more genuine
When implemented properly it can help with students who are
Impulsive
Have attention issues
Hyperactivity
References
Glazer, S., & Bedard, B. (2003). Sticky situations: Sticky notes can be a wonderful took to help
your
students improve their reading comprehension. Teaching Pre K-8. 34, 90-91.
Sacks, A. (2012). Reading fiction whole. Education Week. 17-20.
Stormont, M. (2008). Increase academic success for children with ADHD using sticky notes and
highlighters. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43, 305-308.