moomin , i think that's a great idea if the teacher could just give students who finished first something else to do . Like you said just to use up that time , because it's a long time for not doing anything but reading . Although DS loves to read , but i said it many times , you can only read so much . I also love to read but i have days and times where i don't feel like reading .
I think giving the students who finished first extra work is the key , whether it's puzzles , word searches , something else to stimulate their mind , etc . A while ago , DS asked his teacher is there anyway that he can earn extra credit ? LOL .. being only a 2nd grader , i kinda figured what the answer would be .. his teacher told him NO .
