This year I will be using numbers for the first time. I feel like numbers are everywhere in my room now! Including...my floor!
I don't know about you, but my students argue ALL. THE. TIME about where they stand in line. I've tried line leaders, I've tried cabooses, I've tried special helpers. My students have fought with each other over where to stand in line. They cut each other, tattle, cry...I even had students MISS RECESS because they wanted to be first in line, so they'd line up on the playground and just sit there to ensure that they got the spot they wanted! I don't know what it is. My famous line is, "We're all going to the same place and we'll all get there at about the same time. IT DOESN'T MATTER." Sound familiar?
So this year I though, "I'm done." No more arguing.
I bought calendar numbers from Lakeshore Learning and used clear contact paper to stick them to the floor. Easy peasy!
Now there's no more reason to fight and miss recess! They each have their own spot. It's visible in the classroom to help them learn where to go. It should be so easy for them to find their number and stand there. I teach 1st graders, so we won't have to waste any time trying to line up in numerical order and figure out who is in front of each kid and who is behind. I'm so excited to see how smooth these transition periods go when they have a specific spot in line!
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I do this every year. It is so easy and it makes a great number line through my classroom.
ReplyDelete✿Tiffani Time 4 Kindergarten
WOWSERS.... your line has to curve too which makes this tip so much more helpful! We always line up in order but putting numbers will definitely help! Thanks for the bright idea!
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Simply Kinder
I have used this tip in the past and it does help. Though out the year, I change the spots on the floor to match the content that I want to reinforce. Sometimes coins, sight words, shapes (2D/3D) ....It works great! :) it also helps!!
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