Why I Started Using a Bathroom Sign-Out Sheet in My Classroom (and You Might Want To, Too!)
We’ve had a bit of bathroom drama at our school lately—kids playing in there, making messes, even breaking stalls. 😳 Our vice principal asked us to keep track of who’s coming and going, so I started using a bathroom sign-out sheet for the classroom. Honestly, I couldn’t find a classroom bathroom sign-out sheet online that was exactly what I needed, so... I made my own!
What’s Included in My Bathroom Sign-Out System?
My system includes:
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Printable bathroom passes (one for girls and one for boys) that stay on the students’ desks while they’re gone.
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A classroom bathroom sign out sheet where students write their name, time out, and time back in.
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Optional smaller bathroom passes that can be used with a lanyard—if you're okay with that kind of thing (I'm not a fan of the germ factor 🤢).
Only one boy and one girl can be out at a time. When a student leaves, they place the pass on their desk and record it on the bathroom sign out sheet classroom teachers can use to keep track.
Why I’m a Fan of This System (Even After the Bathroom Shenanigans Stopped)
By the end of the week, the novelty wore off and we were back to normal. But now, if something happens in the hallway, I can quickly check my bathroom sign-out sheet to see who was out at the time.
It’s also helped me spot patterns I wouldn’t have otherwise noticed, like:
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A student who always leaves the room at the same time every day—are they avoiding a certain activity?
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A sudden increase in bathroom breaks—something to flag gently with families in case it’s a health issue
Bonus: Built-in Elapsed Time Practice!
And, being the teacher I am, I figured—why not turn this into a learning opportunity? I added a version of the sign-out sheet where students calculate elapsed time in the bathroom. (Yes, I will definitely be introducing this next week for a little extra math practice!)
Want to Try My Free Classroom Bathroom Sign-Out Sheet?
If you'd like to try this bathroom management system in your classroom, you can download my free classroom bathroom sign-out sheet and bathroom passes from my Teachers Pay Teachers store
They’ve helped bring a little order back to our day—and they might just do the same for you!
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