What can you do with a day without a prep period

by M. Spencer

Jul 1, 2012

Due to budget constraints there will be one day, in a six day schedule, next year when I will not have a prep period. Another day I will have 2 preps. What are some suggestions to fill in that time so the kids could have a fun break at some point throughout the day? I have never had this possibility in my schedule.

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I've never had a "prep period" We do everything in our room. No one ever comes to take them for music, p.e., ect. In our district, it's only in grades 4-6.

Do you have time to prep before school? Afterschool? I'm at school by 7 am (class starts at 8:10) and leave about 2 hours after the kids go home. I have plenty of prep time

Jul 6, 2012

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spencermm On 7/06/12, I've never had a "prep period" wrote: > We do everything in our room. No one ever comes to take them for > music, p.e., ect. In our district, it's only in grades 4-6. > > Do you have time to prep before school? Afterschool? I'm at school > by 7 am (class starts at 8:10) and leave about 2 hours after the > kids go home....See More

Jul 9, 2012

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jo/ma How about board games? I've collected a bunch over the years and my kids love an indoor board games recess. They divide up into small groups of 2-4 and spread out all over the room. Many of the games are hand-me-downs or from yard sales. Another indoor recess activity is free choice - legos or gears on the rug, puppets, and an Art box with all kind...See More

Jul 10, 2012

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Diana Videos! I am not talking about watching Porky Pig Cartoons, but educational videos that relate to our learning standards.

There are wonderful 30 min. videos (Reading Rainbow from PBS, animal info filmed by Nat'l Geographic, Magic School Bus, etc.) I don't have time during our lessons to use these, so I show them during times when I don't h...See More

Jul 10, 2012

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M Spencer Great suggestions so far. I have some games I will have to utilize the library to find educational dvds. Thank you