First Grade Factory: Teacher...What Do I Do Next??

Monday, March 28, 2011

Teacher...What Do I Do Next??

How many times do you model the steps for students, ask them to repeat the steps, and then send them to work independently...and not 5 minutes later you hear, "Teacher, what do I do next?" Or, how many times do you model the steps that students are to follow and next thing you know...a student is cutting out materials and they were supposed to color first!?!

To make sure students don't forget...I created picture direction icons to post on my whiteboard.

As I give directions, I number the step and place my magnetic icons next to the number.

Not only do students have a visual to refer to (without having to ask the teacher), but you can foster independence by reminding students where to find the answer. Clipart by Scrappin Doodles.

40 comments:

1 Camille said...: Excellent Idea! If I had a dime for every time a child asked... What do I do next??? I would only be teacher for PLEASURE!! Haha!!

snipssnailsandspice.com; March 29, 2011 at 6:26 PM
2 nankshade said...: Thank you for these - wonder why I didn't think of this! :); March 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM
3 Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas said...: So great, is your board magnetic?
~Fern
Fern Smith’s Classroom Ideas!; March 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM
4 Alicia Lochridge said...: Yes...our whiteboards are magnetic. Are yours?; March 30, 2011 at 4:35 PM
5 ♥ Owl in a Vowel Tree ♥ said...: I love this idea!! Fabulous! :); March 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM
6 Rachelle said...: I do this too, but yours are SO cute! :) Thanks!!1 I was actually going to post mine on our blog next week...I'll have to link your post too!
-Rachelle
whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com; March 31, 2011 at 4:37 PM
7 Miss Kindergarten said...: OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; April 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM
8 Anonymous said...: This is great! Thanks!; April 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM
9 Kristin Young said...: You are a genius and I'll add to the list...WHY didn't I think of this before?! :); April 20, 2011 at 9:19 AM
10 Miss Kindergarten said...: I used these today for the first time and they worked like a charm! I posted about how great they are on my blog :)

Hadar

Outfitted and Inspired; April 25, 2011 at 3:53 PM
11 Rikki said...: Is there anyway I can get a copy of your icons; April 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM
12 Janine said...: Ditto, I would love a copy of your icons, they are way cuter than the ones I use!; April 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM
13 Unknown said...: What a great idea! I see that you did share them but cannot figure out how they were downloaded. Are you still sharing?
Thanks!
~ Mrs. Mc
Little Literacy Learners; April 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM
14 rkj032003 said...: They are great...I would love to be able to download if you have made them available...Thanks!!; April 25, 2011 at 5:39 PM
15 Alicia Lochridge said...: They're back for your downloading pleasure! Enjoy!!

djinkers.com

Mrs. Lochridge; April 25, 2011 at 5:54 PM
16 rkj032003 said...: Thank You!! Thank You!!; April 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM
17 Unknown said...: Yes, THANK YOU!!! LOVE them!!
~ Mrs. Mc
Little Literacy Learners; April 26, 2011 at 3:33 AM
18 Fran Kramer said...: I have something so similar to this its scarey! I did it like a flow map and posted it around the room. I used almost the same icons but I start with name on paper, cut, glue, color, and throw away your trash! It is so perfect for kinderkids. Thanks for another version.
Fran; April 26, 2011 at 5:04 AM
19 Anonymous said...: What a great idea! I tried to download the icons, but it didn't work. Would ou mind emailing me a copy? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!
m_bangle@yahoo.com; June 5, 2011 at 6:47 PM
20 Anonymous said...: I soooo love this icons. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to use them next year!; June 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM
21 Anonymous said...: I am a new Kindergarten blogger and just found your blog! I also created tools like this! It was a life saver. Have you seen the "I am finished" jar idea?! Super cute! I can't wait to look around your blog.
Tammy
Live Love Laugh Everyday In Kindergarten; June 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM
22 jamie lee said...: this is wonderful! i just came across it today. have to love some early morning blog stalking. thank you for sharing! jamie leigh; June 27, 2011 at 6:27 AM
23 Melissa Smith said...: Very Cute...thanks so much for sharing. I've done this with bulletin board cut outs, but these are so cute!
http://mrs-smithsroom.blogspot.com; July 5, 2011 at 12:13 PM
24 Amber Unger said...: Such a simple idea...yet so brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing! :); July 5, 2011 at 7:31 PM
25 Randee said...: I'm just finding this idea but am DEFINITELY going to be using it during the upcoming school year! Thank you!
How about them apples?; July 23, 2011 at 7:25 PM
26 Isabelle said...: What a super idea!! I tried to download the icons, but it didn't work. Would you mind emailing me a copy?

Thank you!

missgingras@hotmail.com; August 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM
27 max said...: I also tried to download but it wouldn't work! I love love love these. If you get a chance do you mind emailing them to me too. Thanks so much!!!
kanderson@opsb.net; August 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM
28 Kimberly Church said...: Love your idea! :) Thanks for sharing!!!; August 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM
29 Gina said...: This is such a great idea for my visual learners! Thanks so much!; August 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM
30 Anonymous said...: So cute! Unable to download could you please email it to me? sdechau@yahoo.com; August 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM
31 Kinderpond said...: Is the cat for work? Apparently I can't think today! lol

Thanks for sharing!; September 7, 2011 at 9:36 AM
32 Alicia Lochridge said...: Yes. He is holding a pencil as if he's writing. :)

Alicia; September 7, 2011 at 5:27 PM
33 beckyparkes said...: Great idea - thanks for sharing!; September 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM
34 Anita said...: This is so great- thanks for posting this!
Anita
http://mrsbremersk.blogspot.com/; September 18, 2011 at 12:17 PM
35 Crystal said...: LOVE LOVE LOVE it! THANK YOU for sharing this!!!; September 23, 2011 at 6:18 PM
36 Anonymous said...: I've been doing this for a while, but I've just been quickly drawing pencil, scissors, and glue stick each time. This will definately save time!; January 26, 2012 at 8:46 PM
37 Liz Mccaw said...: Thank you so much. I used them on Friday and they worked like a dream.

http://crazyforkindergarten68.blogspot.ca/; April 14, 2012 at 6:11 AM
38 Kate said...: Thank you for sharing such a wonderful idea and resource!; May 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM
39 trisqit said...: Love it!!! I teach 5th grade and they still ask what to do next!!; June 5, 2012 at 10:47 AM
40 Kindergarten Stars said...: Love these!!! Thank you!! :)
Michelle
Kindergarten Stars; July 9, 2012 at 6:55 PM