Ann

Posted on 9/14/09

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Advice please -

I have a class of very loud, active, 6 - 9 year olds. In
the past, morning routine has been to complete a posted
warm-up activity, (while the rest of the students filter
in) then move to a work (each child would ideally flow into
a work time, with me giving small group lessons thru the
morning.)

This year, after their warm up, several stop work and start
looking for other students to play with.

I've tried listing specific work choices on the board, but
that hasn't helped.

Basically, I have too many wander souls. The principal
suggested that I call the whole group together, review the
warm-up, then ask each individual (23 of them) to name
their next work. I think that would disrupt the flow of
work.

What do you do? How do you start your day? How are you
keeping all children engaged?

Thank you for suggestions
Ann

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