Say Goodbye to the “What Do I Do Now?” Chorus

Honestly, how many times a day does that question pop up? It feels like as soon as one student finishes, the “Now what?” cycle starts all over again. We know how exhausting that can be! This year, let’s try something a bit different. This choice board is a total game-changer for giving your kiddos a sense of autonomy and responsibility, letting them take charge of their own learning while you get a much-needed second to breathe.

Your New Best Friend: The Early Finisher Activities Board

This printable is designed to be an easy way to keep those early finishers engaged and excited. It’s designed to live right on your classroom wall, so when a student finishes early, they know exactly where to go for their next task. Here’s what’s included:

• 18 Fully Editable Fast Finisher Activity Cards for Reading
• 18 Fully Editable Fast Finisher Activity Cards for Writing
• 18 Fully Editable Fast Finisher Activity Cards for Math
• Matching Cut-Out Lettering to make your display look amazing!

Most of these prompts are perfect for students in late 1st or 2nd grade. But the best part? It’s all fully editable, so you can easily tweak the tasks to fit your younger learners or specific classroom vibes.

Grab Your Choice Board and Get Started!

Ready to spruce up your classroom decor and reclaim your peace of mind? Your new display is just a click away. Just hit that dropdown arrow on the Download button to grab the Editable Google Slides or a quick-to-print PDF.

Quick Tip: We recommend grabbing the editable version first! That way, you can look through everything and make sure the activities are a perfect match for your students before you hit print.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter collaborator.

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