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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?
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I hope what I tell you makes sense...

Purchase the plastic drawers from walmart.
Purchase garage sale circle price tag stickers. (colored dot stickers)
Label each drawer with a certain colored sticker. Assign each draw a draw for higher level work, on-level work, and below level work--do not label them this way. The color code will be for you to know.
Place the appropriate sticker on each child's desk and tell the children that the color sticker they have on their desk, is the drawer they should choose from.

Each drawer will have work that is appropriate and differentiated.