Each year my first graders are assigned a number. They use this number to order lunch, hang up their coats and book bags.
The numbers also serve the purpose of lining up in number order. Each student has his/her own "spot" on which to stand. Lining up in number order cuts out the arguing that typically happens when students are told to get in line.
The V.I.P. of the day gets to lead the line. The following day the V.I.P. gets to be the caboose.
In the past, I would punch out "feet" for the kids to stand on and write the numbers on them. But, l found that the Dollar Tree sells calendar kits (for you guessed it...a $1!) and the date tags are the perfect size and shape to use and they already have numbers on them! I laminate the date tags and tape them to the floor with packing tape.
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