complete a task, and i move on to the next task when the timer goes off, they thought it was a brilliant idea! it keeps me on track. it keeps the class focused. it lets students know exactly what i expect of them. the other teacher expressed interest in using the strategy in her own classroom. and, the counselor? she told me to use the timer every single day. i was doing a good thing by timing my students, no matter what they thought. it reminded her of the parenting strategy of "if you're not in the car in 5 minutes, i'm leaving without you."
i never thought such a tiny 