Fast Finisher Activities: Must Do, Catch Up, May Do, and Pick One

🥪 Must Do • Catch Up • May Do • Pickle System | Fast Finisher Activities & Classroom Management

Never hear, “What do I do now?” again! 🎉

This classroom management system keeps your students on task, organized, and engaged—whether in a whole-class setting or small groups.

Perfect for elementary classrooms, this fun and easy-to-use system helps students manage their time, finish their work, and make responsible choices when they’re done early.

💡 How It Works

On your whiteboard, simply list the tasks for the day:

1️⃣ Must-Do Assignments 🟡 (Mustard Bottle) – Work that must be finished during the lesson or day.

2️⃣ Catch Up on Work 🔴 (Ketchup Bottle) – Incomplete work goes into the “Ketchup Folder.” If a student turns in unfinished work, attach a “Ketchup Packet” as a reminder.

3️⃣ Pick One Extension Activity 🟢 (Pickle) – Once Must Do and Catch Up work is done, students pick a fun, meaningful activity from the “Pickle Basket.”

4️⃣ May Do Activities ⚪ (Mayo Jar) – Simple choices like silent reading or coloring for early finishers.

📦 What’s Included

✅ Must Do, Catch Up, May Do, and Pickle Posters

✅ Create-a-Magnet Supplies

✅ Catch Up Folder Covers

✅ Ketchup Packet Reminders

✅ Pickle Basket Printable

🎨 All materials included in color and black & white versions for easy printing!

🍎 Why Teachers Love It

✔️ Simple to set up and manage

✔️ Encourages student independence

✔️ Keeps the classroom running smoothly

✔️ Adds a little fun to routines students already need

Your students will love the creative condiments theme, and you’ll love the time it saves you!