Maximizing Istructional Time by Katie L. Taylor https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m Transitions & Engaging Educational Activities en-us 2019-12-04 20:45:57 UTC 2019-12-10 14:58:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Stopwatch for students to "Beat the clock" letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808156 2019-12-09 19:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808156 Question Cards while waiting in line https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808312 2019-12-09 19:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808312 flashcards https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808734 2019-12-09 19:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808734 Hand signal answers in the hallway https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808764 2019-12-09 19:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808764 Fake Extra Recess - Give them a lot in the morning, and then take it away throughout the day ... (during transitions) letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808853 2019-12-09 19:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808853 minute to win it timer- youtube https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808992 Monthly contest "Who is ready?"]]> 2019-12-09 19:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421808992 Having breakfast delivered to lower grade levels https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809182 2019-12-09 19:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809182 Roman https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809190 Whole class transition checks/letters to prize.

Table points for transitioning from one activity to another.

Songs for younger grades.  



]]> 2019-12-09 19:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809190 Math problems students use their fingers to convey answers https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809260 2019-12-09 19:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809260 Table Points letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809283 2019-12-09 19:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809283 Read a book https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809331 2019-12-09 19:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809331 Visual / Audio Clues during station transitions letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809340 2019-12-09 19:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809340 Math Facts or sight words https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809448 2019-12-09 19:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809448 kahoot- if computers are already out https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809516 2019-12-09 19:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809516 Transition Rewards letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809555 Check marks that equal up to a class reward]]> 2019-12-09 19:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809555 Flocabulary Videos or other songs or videos that relate to content https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809706 2019-12-09 19:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809706 WIP folder https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809820 2019-12-09 19:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809820 Closing day questions from the morning meetings https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809826 2019-12-09 19:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809826 Have kids bring water bottles to avoid having everyone get in line for water https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809973 2019-12-09 19:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421809973 Keep students "on the hook" with encouraging them to continue working until pack up time https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810333 2019-12-09 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810333 Educational Computer Games https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810487 2019-12-09 19:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810487 Have a review interactive activity to engage students quickly https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810676 2019-12-09 19:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810676 Rotations https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810684 2019-12-09 19:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810684 Roman https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810734 Math Facts 
Fluency Facts
One on one questioning
Follow up Sandford Harmony ]]> 2019-12-09 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810734 Think, Pair, Share https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810935 2019-12-09 19:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421810935 Completing an activity during packing up https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811169 2019-12-09 19:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811169 Simon Says letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811209 2019-12-09 19:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811209 Read a book related to skills taught during lesson https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811268 2019-12-09 19:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811268 Exit Tickets letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811339 2019-12-09 19:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811339 Morning Work letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811476 correct it on you time]]> 2019-12-09 19:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811476 Roman https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811689 Flocab Videos
Math and Reading Physical Exercises
Phonics Videos 

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Flocabulary]]> 2019-12-09 19:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811869 Reflect on learning from the day... what did you learn today and have everyone share one thing they learned. https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811892 2019-12-09 19:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421811892 ABCD Corners letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812047 2019-12-09 19:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812047 Around the World letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812125 2019-12-09 19:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812125 Independent table activity https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812169 2019-12-09 19:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812169 Roman https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812232 Buddy Reading
Read-Alouds
Instructional/on-topic videos ]]> 2019-12-09 19:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812232 Read to themselves letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812268 2019-12-09 19:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812268 Review their Notebooks letschantz https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812338 2019-12-09 19:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/421812338 Preferred Activity Time (PAT) https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422174925 Have a T chart with one column to add time and one to take away. Give 2 minutes for transitions. Add any unused transition times to the plus column. Take away over time in the minus column. At the end of the day or week (depending on age) allow the kids to do an educational activity that they prefer. Talk it up and make it fun! (see Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching in Heath's office)]]> 2019-12-10 14:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422174925 Flow Ball (or a fun name) https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422185056 Use a soccer-type ball, or draw lines on a small ball to divide it into numbered or lettered sections. Students stand or sit on desks. Students toss the ball (underhanded) to one another. Wherever your thumb lands is your number. Teacher asks a corresponding question for that number. If they miss, students sit down in their chairs.]]> 2019-12-10 14:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422185056 Traveling books https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422187639 Students carry books whenever they are going anywhere.  If they have to wait, they read the book.  Teacher carries a plastic crate for students to place the books in when they move to their activity (a resource, assembly, lunch, etc.)]]> 2019-12-10 14:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422187639 Specifically teach time management skills https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422189075 Teach students how to quickly get engaged in a book, for example, in order to take advantage of short time frames. This would be done similar to the way we extend time for read to self in Daily 5. Practice, practice, practice. This pays off during small group reading time as well. ]]> 2019-12-10 14:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kltaylor1/kqzk5hcv1r5m/wish/422189075