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.

Pretend to open to the right page. Say “Open the book first.” Invite the student to point, show you, or say it with you.

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