Support focus and fairness with this free Pip the Pup Pick a Pip tool. A playful classroom management strategy for routines, centers, and transitions.
This freebie introduces Pick a Pip, a simple but powerful classroom management tool featuring Pip the Pup. By adding student names to popsicle sticks and selecting a random “Pip” during activities, teachers can keep students engaged, focused, and motivated.
Pip the Pup is a cheerful classroom character who makes learning feel exciting and welcoming. Through playful adventures and a positive spirit, Pip inspires students to join in, share ideas, and grow with confidence.
Randomly select “Pip sticks” to encourage student focus during lessons and transitions
Keeps names secret until the task is complete to promote on-task behavior
Works well for phonics centers, hallway transitions, carpet time, restroom breaks, and morePick a Pip Free Download
Provides fairness and equal opportunity for all students to be recognized
Research-based strategy to support classroom expectations and community
Includes printable Pip cutouts and a Pick a Pip container label for easy setup
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.