Activities that Inspire Learning

What Should I Do Now? Mobile
Teachers often hear that famous question "What should I do now?" from students. It may bother some teachers who go through agonizing efforts to make centers, enrichment activities, games, etc., interesting. The students still do not know what to do when they rush through the assignment.
This mobile is a simple way to let the students know exactly what to do without having to come to the teacher. It frees teachers up to help those who need it, and most importantly, it gives the students a sense of independence.
At the top of the mobile, write the question, "What should I do now?" Hang below it all the different activities in which the teacher would like them to practice. The teacher can hang it from the ceiling and write an activity on both sides so it can be viewed from any perspective. Or, hang it against a wall and turn over only those activities the teacher feels are appropriate for that time of day. For example, the teacher may only want the computer game option showing when the computer is free.