A lunch count is taken every morning during the first 5 minutes of class. Asking to hold up hands for hot lunch is very distracting. Have a chart or some other system for the hot and cold lunch count.
Sponges: done in another section.
Pledge of allegiance: There are some children that do not do this. If so, have the pledge and a
minute of silence. Expect all the children to be quiet during this time out of respect.