Hall Passes

It's time-consuming to write a new pass every time a child leaves the room. If hall passes are required in your building, cut 4" lengths of 2x4 and decorate them with permanent markers. Make one for the boys' bathroom, girls' bathroom, nurse, library, office, principal, etc. Cut some extras for future passes or replacements. Write your name and room number on each pass, and keep all of them in a box near the door.

These passes have several advantages over ones I used before:

1. They're almost impossible to destroy.
2. They can't easily be used to hit people or things.
3. They can be used year after year.
4. They usually find their way back to you if they're lost

Some teachers also like to have kids sign out on the board when they leave the room and erase their names when they return.

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