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Re: Choice Time
Posted:
Jan 9, 2002 6:31 AM
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I, too, help arrange the groupings for choice time, but not all the
time. When I do the arranging,which is usually to get kids to rotate
through a newly introduced activity, I put the students' pictures at
the table where they will be working. I mix up the groups daily so
that children get the chance to work with different classmates. I try
not to use a timer because I found that while it keeps the groups
moving, some children need more time and are frustrated at having to
switch,while others are faster and need to switch sooner. Other times,
I let children choose the centers, especially As I walk around
observing and talking with children, I let them move to a different
center if they ask and I feel they have done quality work at the
previous center. I do keep track of which centers children have
visited each day by making a note on my weekly center chart. If I
would like a child to visit a center, I make sure he/she is placed
there at least once during the week. I like the idea of the sign in
sheet at the center. I might try that. I would love to hear what
others do during choice time. I always am looking for tips to make it
more productive and less chaotic.
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