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I have several students (3rd grade) who finish their in class activities earlier than others and wait others to finish. What are some (possibly quiet) activities/ideas I can give them?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Time filling activities can vary extremely. For example, giving homework time, computer access or even reading time. But I feel the most exciting thing to do in the class it to have a gumball machine. But instead of it filled with gumballs it is filled with plastic toy capsules. Inside these capsules is activities they are to accomplish. One could say write a summary on your favorite book or one could say spend 10 minutes playing on the computer. To be sure students aren't rushing to just get to do this, teachers should check their work to be sure it's complete and accurate as they will not be able to go back to complete it later. The risk is theirs to take when they finish early because the activity may appeal to them or it may not either way this time filling activity is exciting and will encourage students to work hard to this reward.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a very creative idea.
Rated On: February 12, 2013 4:39 pm
Rated By: Jepupy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments:
Rated On: February 12, 2013 6:14 pm
Rated By: vaLury
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution is my favorite to this case. The gumball machine is a perfect solution and gives a sort of mystery as to what they could possibly get.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 2:22 am
Rated By: PezaLe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 4, 2017 5:40 pm
Rated By: ysyver
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love this idea! This is a great way for students to have a variety of options every time.
Rated On: October 6, 2020 11:27 pm
Rated By: HuraHu