Hello! Any ideas how to handle lunch time, restroom time, and what to do while others are finishing up lunch and rest room?? It can get chaotic. I've tried letting students get a book, which works sometimes, I've tried letting students draw or finish a religion coloring paper which works sometimes. However, they need supervision for the books no matter how many lessons we have on book use. If I make an activity too fun and engaging then students suddenly don't want to eat any more because they don't want to miss out on the fun activity. If the activity is too "boring" or not as engaging, they aren't interested in it long enough to let everyone finish their lunch and restroom break. I have 20 four year olds and there is one aide with me. A few years ago, I'd let them do floor puzzles but I had less students. There just isn't room to have them this year. Any suggestions or ideas?
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Laure D
PreK teacher
Maryland
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