• Better get out there to greet the kids at the door.

  • Maybe I have time to mark just one more notebook.

  • All of the materials are ready for the first activity. We’re starting with reading. Hope I changed the reading groups on the chart!

  • I’ll have to review yesterday’s lesson with the first group for some extra help.

  • Did I remember to photocopy the practice reading English sheets for Nadia and Mohammed so they can read, too, while the others are reading their novels?

  • Do I have enough books at different levels for everybody to have their own?

  • Where did I leave my coffee?

  • Who was it that was supposed to show me their late assignment this morning? I think there were four of them.

  • Will Billy have remembered his permission form today?

  • Did I send my son’s permission form in this morning? I hope he remembered to put his lunch in his knapsack.

  • Don’t forget Rodrigo needs to go to the office before lunch for his meds.

  • Are the fidget toys handy to help Chris concentrate?

  • I hope Oliver didn’t have any problems on the yard this morning. I won’t have time to talk to the yard-duty teacher before lunch.

  • When Sophie can’t focus, she’s going to signal me to go to the bathroom. What’s that signal, again?

  • If George and Connie sit together during the lesson they will get carried away. I need to remember to ask them to sit beside someone else.

  • I have to e-mail Paul’s parents to remind him of his presentation tomorrow – Is he at Mom’s or Dad’s house tonight?

  • Suzie’s nose has been running all week. Are there enough tissues?

  • Where did I leave my coffee?

  • Did I log into the computer to take attendance yet?

  • Where is my list of things to do at recess?

  • What can we do if it’s indoor recess again today?

  • I could really use a drink of….coffee!

  • How long until recess?