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[OiGirl]

[teachingld2004]

Depends on the level of the kids. I have tons of things I do to keep then busy. Just ask me what you need.
Also, I agree, talk to them. That is what they need.
Also, one idea is after they finish the work sheet, and yes, make sure it is neat, have them ad some questions of their own. have them make up their own work sheet, and tell them that the best questions will be given to the class. Make it fun.
Lots of the work sheets are too hard for them, and some are way to easy.
I donot see much of a purpose in most of the work sheets I see, other then time fillers. And we sure do need time fillers at times!

[tzechuk]

Let them play games!

[Reena]

Thanks for all the tips everyone - the reason I do worksheets in the first place is that the worksheets I give them are related to english speaking where they need to correct sentences, etc, and are from the conversation book we use in class. I cannot talk to them when they are finished early because most of the time I'm helping the students that are struggling. The puzzel maker sounds like a great idea, I will try it - Thanks

[redd]

I've started getting the kids to come read their worksheets to me at the front of the class. It gives me an idea of their level of reading and writing and what parts of the lesson they need more help with. They usually line up (sort of quietly) once done which gives the slower ones the time to catch up. This probably won't work as well for larger classes, but in around 10 students is manageable. I just keep an eye on the clock and adjust the amount of reading accordingly.

[Ya-ta Boy]

There are some useful and constructive ideas on this thread.

Another idea is to ask the early finishers to help the slowest ones. Having to explain the subject matter to others will help them remember it better. And it may help the slower students, too.

[VanIslander]

Crossword puzzles for the early finishers only!

You won't believe how fast everyone will bust their gut to finish early enough to have a crack at the puzzle!

Make a blank sheet of 8x8 or 12x12 squares and then each week spend 15 minutes filling in the words to find for that week.

For the lowest level classes have the words listed below the puzzle.

For the intermediate level classes ask simple questions with hints (Where is a fridge? It's in a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Hint: It's where cooking happens.)

For the upper level classes just list the question and say how many letters it is; or just list a hint.

The fastest students in each class will love the intellectual stimulation of this. It has never failed me, with boys or girls, ever. If you need to, you could give extra hints verbally. The puzzle questions/hints improves their comprehension skills, and the time it takes for them to find the word in the big puzzle uses up a lot of time

Oh yeah, the ones who finish the puzzle get a chocolate or candy; if they don't finish, save them to re-use next time they finish early.

[alwynjo]

i run into this problem as a teacher here in Oz, and I find the best way to occupy fast finishers (and to motivate slow finishers) is to let the fast finishers play a game - bingo, memory etc.

The fast finishers get a reward, and get to use their skills, and the slow-coaches see the others having fun and try to hurry so they can join in too!

[ohahakehte]