Free Daily Starters Elementary Grades 3–5 · 4–6 minutes

Before Leaving

Problem Solving · Look Closely

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One page for the student and one for the teacher, with the answer and what a strong response looks like. Print either or both.

Stella is packing at the end of Friday. The bus line leaves in five minutes. Her teacher said to return art tools. Unfinished math must go in the finish-later folder.

Look closely and answer the questions.

Stella stands near a packed backpack while a plain folder and art tools remain out in the classroom.

What is about to go wrong if Stella leaves now?
What was forgotten after the teacher's directions?
What should Stella do next?

Think about it: Why can a final check before leaving prevent extra work later?

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