It is quite helpful to have the floor marked in some way to show the children where to line up. We decided to integrate math as we transition to different activities (such as lunch, playground, etc.). The children have color groups, so we have the opportunity to correlate them in that way if needed. So far we have called the children to stand on a certain shape, a certain color, and a certain number. We will also use this to review patterns. There are two shapes for each number so that we can instruct the children to put one foot on one shape and the other foot on the other (Hopefully avoiding turning around and talking in line, twirling around, etc.).
There are 20 total spots. The shapes were made by laminating construction paper, cutting them out on the die-cut machine at school, writing the numbers on the shapes with a Sharpie, and using contact paper on each set of shapes (20 sheets cut to size) to stick them to the floor. This should *hopefully* be easier to pull up at the end of the year to prepare for the floors to be waxed over the summer.
There are a few closeups and then a full length picture. This has been a great classroom management tool.
That looks phenomenal - - - great aesthetics, too!
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