Potential Challenging Situations

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Attendance

Possible solution: For younger students, seat students in alphabetical order (E). For older students, take attendance while students are working (JH, S).

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Clear directions

Possible solution: Written sequence displayed on interactive whiteboard (E, JH, S).

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Entering class

Possible solutions: Task each morning (E).

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Finish work early

Possible solutions: Have suggestions on board / poster (E, J, S). Enrichment activity stations (E, JH, S).

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Handing out/collecting papers

Possible solutions: Group monitor (E, JH). Numbered papers (E, JH, S). Colour-coded organization bins.

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Homework assignments

Possible solutions: Homework agendas (E, JH). Post homework online(E, JH, S). Calendar reminders on interactive whiteboard (E, JH, S).

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Lineups (leaving and returning to class as a group)

Possible solutions: By number (E). In alphabetical order (E). Wearing colour blue line up first (E). Egg timer—quickly and quietly (E).

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Notes, homework in

Possible solution: Class list—child checks off (E, JH).

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Seating arrangement

Possible solution: Proximity, easy to establish (E, JH, S).

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Signal for attention

Possible solution: Clap song/chants, lights, bell (E), nonverbal cues (E ,JH, S).

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Supplies missing

Possible solutions: Loaners—fluorescent marked. Extra supplies on hand (E, JH, S).

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Transitions

Possible solutions: Songs, rap (E). Have students repeat instructions back to you (E).

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Washroom protocol

Possible solutions: Sign in, sign out (E, JH). Bathroom pass (E, JH).