Sounds like your class needs a lot more direct teaching of
rituals and routines.....until they know the procedure to work
and carry out work independently...then follow procedure to
have it check and/or to put the work away...MINE ARE EXACTLY
THE SAME!!!

On 9/14/09, Ann wrote:
> 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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