How I Line Up my Kinders + FREEBIE

Okay, once again, I've been a bad blogger, but to make it up for you I've place a new Freebie on TPT (for a limited time).

I've always assign my students a number based on my class roster. My students are required to line up alphabetically for lunch, and lets face it...it's a nightmare for the first few weeks in Kindergarten. To curb this problem, I created Ten Frame Number Cards, laminated and taped them to the floor. Each student also has a name tag with their name and corresponding number. They learn that that is their spot and there ins't any arguments for who is first. (I'll take pictures later.) It's also great for emergencies if students must immediately evacuate the classroom without chaos. We practice getting into our line spots the fastest and safest way before leaving the classroom. Within a few weeks, most of my students are able to tell me all of their friends numbers and place them in order. This year, I decided to make them into ten frames based on suggestions from colleagues. They will be listed as FREE on TPT for a week (until August 9). I'd appreciate it if you follow my TPT or blog and leave any feedback. Click on the picture below to be sent TPT.

Behavior Cards

One of my colleagues asked me to create behavior cards for her class. It's a great way to keep track of homework or behavior when students need immediate feedback. Click on the picture to download. 

Visual Directions Icons

"Teacher! What do I do?" I'm tired of hearing this after I have given instructions..and it's not like I can say "read the directions" to a kindergartner. Then I saw these Visual Direction Icons from First Grade Factory and it was amazing. My kids can now tell me what to do when I place the icons on the board. I added a few more to suit my classroom needs (glue bottle, mailbox - where they place their classwork, and 2 activities to do when they are done).

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Picture Floor Mats

I was inspired by Pinterest (aren't we all) to make this for my class. I thought it would be a great way to teach the little ones about numbers and counting all year long AND help with class management (they will be assigned a number). Their number is based on their last name, so it helps with lunch as well.  Here my first official sharing file! Hope you like it. Please leave a comment if you download it.

Floor Label Numbers Pictures