Susie's Selling Lollipops

Materials

Construction paper, in a variety of colors

Scissors

Stapler

Popsicle sticks

Instructions

1. Some children have trouble taking turns at the water fountain. Create this sign
to hang at eye level at the water fountain.
It is a good management tool that also
develops reading skills.
2. Using a computer or markers and paper,
create a sign that reads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Walk
Away (use large font or print).
3. As the first child in line gets a drink, the
second person in line slowly reads and
tracks the sign. When the reader comes to
the end of the text, the first person's turn
is done. The "reader" becomes the next
person to get a drink while the third person
in line becomes the "reader."
4. This tip allows the children to self manage
taking turns in a peaceful way. It also
develops number recognition and tracking
skills. When children begin to push to get
a drink of water, simply remind them to
"count for each other."