Kid Schedules

When my son was 3 years old he really wanted to know what our routine/schedule was at home.  I used PowerPoint slides to show him a daily schedule using pictures.  He loved pushing the "enter" key when he completed a morning job.  It gave him some control.  He was too young to realize that mommy organized the "cool" slideshow.  Currently my son is asking when does school, karate, or a friend's birthday begin.  We are in need of a weekly chart that still contains pictures.  Going to school several days a week makes it hard for him to anticipate the routine.

Below is just an example.  Normally I use my son's pictures to make the chart more personable.  

Classroom Jobs

Classroom jobs allow student to have ownership, pride, and responsibility.  The mailbox, flag salute, and whiteboards are great jobs!  I like to create some unique jobs for the classroom.  Below are some ideas.

Classroom Activity Directors:  The students help organize class parties and decorations.

Banker:  Bankers help with classroom "bucks" earned for our class store.

Calendar:  Student (s) helps keep our classroom calendar up to date.  (assemblies, holidays, etc.)

Mail: Student (s) deliver corrected papers and notices to classroom mailboxes.

Librarian:  Student (s) take books from our "return bucket"  and re- shelve the books.

Game Closet:  Student (s) help organize classroom games.

Computer Manager/Tech:  Students (s) turn computers "off" at the end of the day.  They also help students with computer needs.

Consultant:  Student (s) helps other students with classroom questions or skill work.

There are so many more jobs that can be created.  There is an application that students use to apply for a job.  (Found at TPT Store).  The application can be done each semester or annually.