Getting started on work

Practice a helpful move for getting started on work.

Picture cards: Look at the task · Choose the first move · Try it

Use a pretend example. Students may watch or pass. Read the picture cards aloud. Say, “Watch me try one move.” Then model the words or action below.

Pick one move you can do now. Say “I’ll read the first direction.” Try it once with a partner. Switch roles and try it again.

Say, “Show or tell me your first move.” Point to the card that matches. If needed, model it together once more.