tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post2540728649014513609..comments2023-07-23T03:58:11.840-04:00Comments on Corkboard Connections: 15 Tips for Lining Up Your ClassLaura Candlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197589693576774035noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-60174775105339935962015-09-28T03:37:55.275-04:002015-09-28T03:37:55.275-04:00I use a race car game. Once all students are ready...I use a race car game. Once all students are ready to begin the race, I call a student's name and student moves up in front of another. Ex Martin, in front of Wendy... Olivia in front of Tom...If they are wiggling, talking..then the student moves back. When we arrive at our destination, the first five are the winners of the hallway race. Works great with the primary grades.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565679734707803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-79023416060873869612015-09-27T11:02:23.845-04:002015-09-27T11:02:23.845-04:00Thanks so much for sharing!Thanks so much for sharing!Laura Candlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197589693576774035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-33418384142340204162015-09-27T11:01:59.798-04:002015-09-27T11:01:59.798-04:00Thanks for sharing your idea, Mandi! You accidenta...Thanks for sharing your idea, Mandi! You accidentally entered it twice so I deleted the other one.Laura Candlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197589693576774035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-74021920432036385362015-09-26T23:23:37.076-04:002015-09-26T23:23:37.076-04:00With so many second graders in my class, we usuall...With so many second graders in my class, we usually do ABC order. The following day, yesterday's leader is the caboose, and the next one leads. The second person in line is the door holder ONLY if they show they are ready, and the last student "gets the lights". If you missed your day to be line leader, that's life. You'll get the chance again when it's your turn. No "he cutted". I like the "tapper" idea too.<br />Hilda M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05966418683757665042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-80073444457620744192015-09-26T22:55:56.061-04:002015-09-26T22:55:56.061-04:00I cannot stand hearing, "he cutted!" Th...I cannot stand hearing, "he cutted!" There are always those students who want to push and shove to get to where they want to be in line. So this year, on the first day, I taught my first graders their number (which I assigned based on alphabetical order ). I had to put some extra time into lining up for the first week or so until they fignited out where they should go in the line, but now I can just say, get in your number order, and they do. I usually will call for the girls to line up, then the boys or vice versa. That seems to cut down on the noise. I never have to worry about anyone cutting in line and fighting over who cut and who was already there because I know exactly where they are supposed to be in the line. It has worked beautifully! Mandi Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307995080319421938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-9556846029639714932015-09-26T22:55:11.682-04:002015-09-26T22:55:11.682-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Mandi Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307995080319421938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-26101480136842991242014-11-09T07:59:18.491-05:002014-11-09T07:59:18.491-05:00I used to feel the same way, just having an expect...I used to feel the same way, just having an expectation of good behavior. That has now changed that I'm in a classroom and teach along side 6 other 2nd gr classrooms. Our students see all of us at small group, lunch, recess, going home. They need to learn that boundary of respect and obedience. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105731065170299668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-71487308172291216962014-10-15T05:25:53.325-04:002014-10-15T05:25:53.325-04:00It's not just about being in a perfect line, i...It's not just about being in a perfect line, it's about being respectful to other classes in session and people working. When a class of students walk by your room chatting and messing around it can disrupt your lesson and sometimes your entire day. That wastes someone else's valuable teaching and learning time. SunyDay76https://www.blogger.com/profile/01577625957098739220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-70595433311265407142014-08-11T23:25:46.930-04:002014-08-11T23:25:46.930-04:00I count down starting at 10. When my class is line...I count down starting at 10. When my class is lined up and ready to go I stop counting. My class tries to see how high of a number we can get.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395616636311518618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-31710825830394140912014-08-11T14:59:21.044-04:002014-08-11T14:59:21.044-04:00I am a sub and once when I was subbing in a 2nd gr...I am a sub and once when I was subbing in a 2nd grade classroom, I was talking to them about how my son is in the Air Force. When it came time to line up, I said something like "Ok soldiers, line up quietly. That's an order." I was surprised at how they immediately lined up quietly. So I told them we were going to march quietly to the cafeteria, arms at their sides. They took it upon themselves to salute me when they walked past me! They loved it! I will definitely use that game again and I also love the one about the Ninja Stealth mode. I know the kids will love that one too! Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207730322863513045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-32850003520238510342014-08-11T13:33:58.859-04:002014-08-11T13:33:58.859-04:00I actually don't fully agree. I don't wan...I actually don't fully agree. I don't want a military classroom at all, but I do want them to build the ability to happily accept rules and leadership and standards set by others. Individuality is important, but so is self regulation and willingness to work with others - both peers and adults.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07783467894844529360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-60256401478656940122014-08-11T13:31:01.117-04:002014-08-11T13:31:01.117-04:00I give out "complement points"
Any time ...I give out "complement points"<br />Any time the class receives an UNSOLICITED complement from an adult on campus, (e.g., "WOW, kindergarten! What a great line!") the class receives a point. If they lose control and cheer and go nuts, they can lose the point. Three points earns a popcorn party. After the three point party, we go for five points and add a video to the party. After that, we go for ten points and add a pajama day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07783467894844529360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-11134539317102654712014-08-09T11:31:47.834-04:002014-08-09T11:31:47.834-04:00I use a timer- we started with 15 seconds and buil...I use a timer- we started with 15 seconds and built up to 10 (we kind of have a large classroom so it works for us). I also post the timer on the board and count it down like minute to win it (10 seconds starts in 3, 2, 1). The students love the visual and it makes them accountable for their actions and they also tend to encourage the students who arent making good choices to see if they are can all do it in 10 seconds! Its greatcalliesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689740512613374915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-8763154906468474792014-07-05T15:24:36.021-04:002014-07-05T15:24:36.021-04:00I agree!I agree!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223653149317443657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-50889511154187364782014-06-22T01:24:49.895-04:002014-06-22T01:24:49.895-04:00I teach mine buckles and bubbles. They buckle thei...I teach mine buckles and bubbles. They buckle their hands together behind their backs and blow a bubble with their mouths. I do think it is very important to teach students to walk in a quiet respectful line. I worked with a teacher that just let hers go however and they always disrupted the learning in my classroom. My students would even get aggravated. I used those opportunities to remind them why it is so important for us to always be quiet in the halls. Thanks for all the great ideas!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311866663522300484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-461135410829785712014-06-11T12:35:18.840-04:002014-06-11T12:35:18.840-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827080756504819225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-70572412302718617832014-06-06T21:45:12.679-04:002014-06-06T21:45:12.679-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799128016298900134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-52840242694950927482014-06-02T19:14:29.795-04:002014-06-02T19:14:29.795-04:00Boy, girl, boy, girl....cuts down on the talkers. ...Boy, girl, boy, girl....cuts down on the talkers. I also have Class Dojo randomly pick a "mystery walker" each time we leave the room. Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259943739325347289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-62100410678702479072014-06-01T16:04:38.879-04:002014-06-01T16:04:38.879-04:00I had a friend teach me this song: (Student's ...I had a friend teach me this song: (Student's repeat after each line) "When it's time to get in line" "Line up fast and line up fine", "Put your face right straight ahead" "Hands to your side like Uncle Fred" (If they're not doing it right you substitute "Go back to your seats instead" and start over) "Line up", "Face Forward" "Voices Off" "Line UP!"<br />Chase7Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140690241869647263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-28615938987735849572014-06-01T10:53:15.874-04:002014-06-01T10:53:15.874-04:00How about NOT lining them up like soldiers going t...How about NOT lining them up like soldiers going to battle? I've been a teacher for 15 years and wasting energy and valuable teaching time ensuring that they are ducks in a row isn't teaching them about real life (unless you're training them for a career in the military). And I want them, more than anything, to be prepared for real world experiences. I expect my students to move politely and calmly from place to place, enter and exit spaces quietly, but I do not insist they line up perfectly spaced and in step. We should be focusing our attention on educating children to think for themselves and make good decisions, not "towing the line" and following the crowd. Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930139861041313667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-38879157754007595222014-06-01T08:23:50.235-04:002014-06-01T08:23:50.235-04:00Christie, we have number order, too and it is a li...Christie, we have number order, too and it is a life saver. No arguing, no "cutting" and finding who is missing is SO easy. The line leader this week goes to the Caboose next week, so everyone gets a chance to lead and lag behind. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-19663972493757115662014-06-01T06:12:11.272-04:002014-06-01T06:12:11.272-04:00Some great tips! Thanks LauraSome great tips! Thanks LauraShaun Killianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179579096106781321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-18519583471658347882014-06-01T00:19:31.751-04:002014-06-01T00:19:31.751-04:00Mine are given a number at the beginning of the ye...Mine are given a number at the beginning of the year(1- how many ever students) ...they line up in numbered order, every day, no matter where we are :) they best be there before I start my count!Christie Reiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748067172647495416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-76316598959748079772014-05-31T19:09:13.570-04:002014-05-31T19:09:13.570-04:00I teach pre-schoolers (3 & $ years olds) When ...I teach pre-schoolers (3 & $ years olds) When we get ready to line up to go outside or to the gym we sing this song: Hands to your side Hands to your side we goooo-ing outt-side. While singing the song the students tapping their sides. I sing the song twice until all 20 kids are in line. It worksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577946237995071689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-28396103748632447972014-05-31T16:41:42.996-04:002014-05-31T16:41:42.996-04:00I really need to try some of these tips! I teach k...I really need to try some of these tips! I teach kids from 7 to 11 years old, and always have a really hard time trying to line them up...they are a mess! Thanks for the tips, I'll certainly try them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347827327606744094noreply@blogger.com