Workday Wonders Packet Swag PlusWorkday Wonders Daily Tasks: Sunshine Garden Center Name: Date: Daily Schedule: Friday, May 8th TimeWork AreaTask to Complete9:00 AMGreenhouse AWater the baby tomato plants.10:30 AMOutdoor YardMove roses to front display.12:00 PMBreak RoomLunch Break1:00 PMMain StoreRestock small bags of soil.2:30 PMCust. ServiceHelp customers carry plants.4:00 PMLoading DockSweep floor and empty trash. 1. What task are you doing at 9:00 AM? 2. Where are you working at 10:30 AM? 3. At what time is your lunch break? 4. What is the very last task of your shift? Workday Wonders Weekly Roster: Pixel Play Arcade Name: Date: Employee Roster: Week of June 15th EmployeeMonTueWedThuFriAlex (You)8 AM - 2 PMOFF8 AM - 2 PMOFF12 PM - 6 PMSamOFF10 AM - 4 PM10 AM - 4 PM10 AM - 4 PMOFFJordan2 PM - 8 PM2 PM - 8 PMOFF2 PM - 8 PM2 PM - 8 PM 1. Look at Alex's schedule. On which two days is Alex OFF? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 2. What time does Alex start work on Monday morning? 3. Alex works later on Friday. What time does the Friday shift end? 4. Who is scheduled to work on Tuesday? (Hint: Not Alex!) Workday Wonders Monthly Planning: Downtown Bakery Name: Date: August Schedule Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Work: 9-3 2 3 4 5 6 Work: 9-3 7 8 Work: 9-3 9 10 11 12 13 Work: 9-3 14 15 Work: 9-3 1. Look at the calendar. What is the name of the month? 2. On Thursdays (Aug 6 and 13), what time do you start work? 3. You also work on Saturdays. Circle the date of your first Saturday shift: August 1 August 8 August 15 4. Is August 10th a work day for you? (Yes or No) Workday Wonders Daily Tasks: Paws & Claws Pet Shop Name: Date: Daily Schedule: Wednesday, October 14th TimeWork AreaTask to Complete10:00 AMBird RoomRefill all bird seed containers.11:30 AMFish TanksClean the glass on the display tanks.1:00 PMBreak RoomLunch Break2:00 PMPuppy PlaypenBrush the golden retriever puppies.3:30 PMCheck-outPut dog treats on the shelves.5:00 PMFront LobbyMop the floor near the entrance. 1. What task are you doing at 10:00 AM? 2. Where are you working at 2:00 PM? 3. At what time is your lunch break? 4. What are you doing in the Fish Tanks area? Workday Wonders Weekly Roster: Fresh Market Grocery Name: Date: Employee Roster: Week of November 2nd EmployeeMonTueWedThuFriSarah (You)9 AM - 3 PM9 AM - 3 PMOFF9 AM - 3 PMOFFMikeOFFOFF10 AM - 4 PM10 AM - 4 PM10 AM - 4 PMChris4 PM - 9 PM4 PM - 9 PM4 PM - 9 PMOFF4 PM - 9 PM 1. Find Sarah's schedule. On which day is Sarah first OFF this week? 2. What time does Sarah start work on Monday? 3. Mike doesn't work early in the week. What is Mike's first work day? 4. Who works the late shift (until 9 PM)? Sarah Mike Chris Workday Wonders Monthly Planning: Starlight Cinema Name: Date: January Schedule Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28 29 30 31 1 HOLIDAY: CLOSED 2 Work: 4-9 3 Work: 1-6 4 5 6 7 8 9 Work: 4-9 10 Work: 1-6 11 12 13 14 15 16 Work: 4-9 17 Work: 1-6 1. Look at the calendar. What is the name of the month? 2. On January 1st, why is there no work? 3. You work every Friday. Circle the time you start your Friday shift: 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 9:00 PM 4. Is January 6th a work day for you? (Yes or No)
Shift Savvy SlidesClocking In Mastering the Workplace Schedule Why Schedules Matter Be On Time Knowing when you start ensures you are ready to work. Plan Your Life See when you are off so you can schedule doctor visits or fun activities. Be a Team Player Know who else is working so you can help each other. 3 Common Formats Daily Checklist What tasks do I need to finish today? Weekly Roster What days and times am I working this week? Monthly Calendar What is my long-term plan for the month? 1. Daily Task List Real Example Morning Shift: 8am - 12pm 8:00 AM - Clock In 8:15 AM - Sanitize Main Counters 9:00 AM - Restock Napkin Holders 10:30 AM - 15 Minute Break Key Terms: Clock In: Recording the start of your work. Task: A specific job to be finished. Deadline: The time a task should be done. 2. Weekly Roster Staff NameMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayAlex P.9am - 2pmOFF9am - 2pm12pm - 5pmJordan K.OFF10am - 3pm10am - 3pm10am - 3pm Pro Tip: Find your name in the left column first, then slide your finger across to the day of the week. Checking the Time 9:00 AM Start Time Arrive 5-10 minutes early! 2:00 PM End Time Finish your last task before leaving. 3. Monthly Calendar S M T W T F S 30 31 1 2 WORK 3 WORK 4 5 6 7 WORK 8
Schedule Expert Packet SwagSchedule Expert: Page 1 Complex Roster Analysis - Department Store Name You are Jordan P. and you work at Big Box Mart. Staff are assigned to different departments daily. Locate your name and shifts carefully. Employee Roster: June 15 - June 21 Staff NameMONTUEWEDTHUFRIAdams, L.9a-5p (Elect.)OFF9a-5p (Elect.)9a-5p (Apparel)OFFBaker, S.OFF10a-6p (Stock)10a-6p (Stock)OFF12p-8p (Stock)Garcia, M.8a-4p (Apparel)8a-4p (Apparel)8a-4p (Apparel)8a-4p (Apparel)8a-4p (Apparel)Jordan, P.9a-5p (Stock)OFF12p-8p (Elect.)12p-8p (Elect.)OFFNguyen, T.OFF12p-8p (Stock)OFF9a-5p (Stock)9a-5p (Stock) 1. On which two days are you scheduled to work in the Electronics (Elect.) department? 2. On Wednesday, you work from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. How many total hours is that shift? 3. Look at Monday. Who is the only other person working in the Stock department with you? Schedule Expert: Page 2 Accuracy & Accountability - Comparing Time Cards Page 2 Companies compare your Planned Schedule to your Actual Time Card. Look at Jordan's records for Thursday. Planned Schedule (Thu) Start: 12:00 PM End: 08:00 PM Actual Time Card Punch In: 12:14 PM Punch Out: 08:00 PM 4. Was Jordan on time for the shift? Explain your answer. 5. If an employee is more than 10 minutes late, they might get a "written warning." Does Jordan qualify? Why or why not? "Early is on time." If Jordan wanted to be professional, what time should he have actually arrived? Schedule Expert: Page 3 Workplace Policies - Requesting Changes Page 3 Handbook: Section 4.2 Notice: Requests for time off must be submitted at least in advance. <table class="w-full text-[10px]"><tbody class="divide-y divide-slate-200"><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r font-medium">Mon, July 6</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center font-bold">5 Hrs</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r font-medium">Tue, July 7</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center font-bold">5 Hrs</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r bg-slate-50 text-slate-400 font-bold uppercase text-[8px]">Wed, July 8</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center text-slate-400">OFF</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r font-medium">Thu, July 9</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center font-bold">4 Hrs</td></tr><tr class="bg-amber-100 font-black"><td class="p-1.5 border-r">Fri, July 10</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center text-amber-900 uppercase text-[8px]">Pay Day</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r font-medium">Mon, July 13</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center font-bold">5</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r font-medium">Tue, July 14</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center font-bold">5</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r bg-slate-50 text-slate-400 font-bold uppercase text-[8px]">Wed, July 15</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center text-slate-400">OFF</td></tr><tr><td class="p-1.5 border-r font-medium">Thu, July 16</td><td class="p-1.5 text-center font-bold">4</td></tr></tbody></table>
Shift Master Teacher Guide Swag PlusShift Master Teacher Guide Lesson: Reading Workplace Schedules (Transition Program) Learning Objectives Identify shift start and end times across various workplace formats. Locate personal shift information on multi-employee rosters. Apply schedule-reading skills to solve conflicts and plan personal appointments. Understand terminology like "OFF," "Clock In," and "Shift Duration." Classroom Grouping Strategy Foundational Track Literal Reading Focus Assign Workday Wonders Packet. Focuses on identifying "what" and "when" without complex math or duration calculations. Guided Track Supported Mastery Work as a group on the Shift Master Practice Packet. Use finger-tracking and analog clocks for duration visuals. Independent Track Advanced Practice Assign Shift Master Pro Packet Plus. 10-page resource covering 10 unique, complex workplace scenarios. Workday Wonders Packet: Key (Pages 1-6) Page 1: Garden Center 1. Water plants | 2. Outdoor Yard | 3. 12:00 PM | 4. Sweep floor/trash. Page 2: Pixel Arcade 1. Tue & Thu | 2. 8:00 AM | 3. 6:00 PM | 4. Sam or Jordan. Page 3: Downtown Bakery 1. August | 2. 9:00 AM | 3. August 1 | 4. No (OFF). Page 4: Pet Shop 1. Refill seed | 2. Puppy Playpen | 3. 1:00 PM | 4. Clean glass tanks. Page 5: Grocery Store 1. Wednesday | 2. 9:00 AM | 3. Wednesday | 4. Chris. Page 6: Cinema 1. January | 2. Holiday (Closed) | 3. 4:00 PM | 4. No (OFF). Shift Master Pro Packet Plus: Key (All Pages) P1: Animal Shelter 1. Unlock kennels | 2. 11:00 AM | 3. 30 Minutes. P2: IT Help Desk 4. 3:00 PM | 5. 10-Min Break | 6. 45 Minutes. P3: Burger Barn 7. Tue & Wed | 8. 5 Hours | Resp: Yes, tell manager. P4: Garden Center 9. Mon, Tue, Sun | 10. 10:00 AM | 11. No, OFF. P5: Toy Town 12. No (Dec 9) | 13. 1:00 PM | 14. Yes, conflict. P6: Summer Camp 15. Closed | 16. No (Ends at 3p) | 17. 6 Shifts. P7: Pet Shop 18. 5 Hours | 19. Dana L. | 20. 12:00 PM (Sun). P8: Coffee Shop 21. Brewers | 22. Condiment bar | 23. 9:25 AM. P9: Auto Shop
Daily Tasks WorksheetDaily Tasks Worksheet Topic: Reading a Task List Employee Name Date The Scenario You are working at Main Street Cafe today. Your manager gave you a task list for your morning shift. Look at the list below to answer the questions. Cafe Morning Shift: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Station 4: Front House TimeRequired TaskDone?08:00 AMClock in and put on uniform/apron.08:15 AMSanitize all customer tables and chairs. | | 09:30 AM | Check and refill napkin holders at every table. | | | 10:45 AM | 15-Minute Paid Break (Employee Lounge) | | | 11:00 AM | Empty indoor trash bins and replace liners. | | | 12:45 PM | Sweep floor in entryway. | | 1. What time is your shift scheduled to start? 2. What is the very first task you need to do at 8:00 AM? 3. You see it is 9:30 AM. What task should you be starting now? 4. At 10:45 AM, you get a break. How long is your break? 5. What is the last task on your list before you leave? Workplace Scenario If a customer spills a drink at 9:00 AM, but your next task isn't until 9:30 AM, what should you do? Wait until 9:30 AM to start working again. Clean up the spill immediately to keep the cafe safe. Go on your break early.
Shift Master Pro Packet PlusShift Master Pro: Daily Scenario 1: Animal Shelter Assistant Name Today you are working at Happy Paws Shelter. Your shift is from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Daily Task List - Happy Paws TimeTaskDone?08:00 AMUnlock kennel gates and refill water bowls.08:30 AMFeeding Time: Distribute food bowls to all dogs. | | 09:30 AM | Yard Time: Let "Group A" dogs into play area. | | | 10:45 AM | 15-Minute Break | | | 11:00 AM | Sweep lobby and wipe down adoption desk. | | 1. What is the very first task you must do when you clock in? 2. At what time does your 15-minute break end? 3. You finished cleaning at 11:30 AM. How much time is left in your shift? Shift Master Pro: Daily Scenario 2: IT Help Desk Support Name Today you are working at Tech Town Support Center from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Daily Task List - Tech Town TimeTaskDone?02:00 PMCheck the "Repair Bin" and label incoming laptops.03:00 PMSanitize screens/keyboards on display models. | | 04:30 PM | Stock the charging cable and phone case shelves. | | | 05:15 PM | 10-Minute Break | | | 05:30 PM | Empty trash and recycling in the repair lab. | | 4. What time should you start sanitizing the display models? 5. It is 5:15 PM. Which task should you be starting right now? 6. If you finished labeling at 2:45 PM, how many minutes did the task take you? Shift Master Pro: Weekly Scenario 3: Burger Barn Staff Name You are Sam V. Look at the Burger Barn roster to find your shifts. Burger Barn Weekly Schedule Week: July 12 - July 18 StaffMONTUE
Weekly Roster WorksheetWeekly Roster Practice Topic: Finding Your Name on a Team Schedule Name You are Sam T. Look at the weekly employee roster for The Grocery Hub to find your shifts. The Grocery Hub - Weekly Roster Week Of: April 13 - April 19 Staff NameMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNAlex R.8am - 1pmOFF8am - 1pm8am - 1pm8am - 1pm8am - 1pmOFFSam T.10am - 3pm10am - 3pmOFFOFF11am - 4pmOFFOFFMaria L.OFF12pm - 5pm12pm - 5pm12pm - 5pm12pm - 5pmOFF12pm - 5pmJordan K.2pm - 7pm2pm - 7pm2pm - 7pmOFF2pm - 7pmOFFOFF 1. Find your name (Sam T.). What is your start time on Monday? 2. Look across your row. List two days you are "OFF" this week: Day A Day B 3. On Friday, your shift time changes. What time do you start on Friday? 4. Who is working the morning shift (8am - 1pm) on Monday? Workplace Etiquette Challenge You look at the schedule and realize you have a doctor's appointment on Monday at 11:00 AM. Since you are scheduled to work from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, what is the best thing to do? Just don't show up for work and go to the appointment. Tell your manager as soon as possible so they can find someone to cover your shift. Go to work and leave at 10:45 AM without telling anyone. Looking Ahead Why is it important to check the schedule every single week, even if you think your shifts will be the same?
Monthly Calendar WorksheetMonthly Shift Calendar Topic: Reading a Monthly Planning Calendar Employee Record You work as a Stock Associate. Your manager posted the monthly calendar in the breakroom. Use the calendar to answer the questions about your upcoming shifts. APRIL 2026 WORK SHIFT HOLIDAY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 29 30 31 1 2 Work: 9am-2pm 3 Work: 9am-2pm 4 5 6 Work: 12pm-5pm 7 Work: 12pm-5pm 8 9 Work: 9am-2pm 10 Work: 9am-2pm 11 12 13 Closed 14 Work: 12pm-5pm 15 Work: 12pm-5pm 16 17 Work: 9am-2pm 18 1. On what date is your first shift? 2. What time do you start on April 6th? 3. In the second week (6-12), how many total days are you working? 4. Why is the store closed on Monday, April 13th? Plan Your Life You want to go to the movies with a friend. Look at the calendar. Which date would be better for a fun activity because you do NOT have work? Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18
Shift Master Practice PacketShift Master: Daily Tasks Level 2: Library Aide Practice Name Today you are working at the City Library. Your shift is from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Follow your daily checklist below. Daily Task List - Library TimeTaskDone?01:00 PMClock in at the front desk.01:15 PMEmpty the book drop bin and scan returns. | | 02:00 PM | Sort returned books by genre (Fiction, Non-Fiction). | | | 03:15 PM | 10-Minute Water & Restroom Break | | | 03:30 PM | Help set up chairs for the Children's Story Hour. | | 1. What time should you be scanning returns? 2. What specific job do you have at 3:30 PM? 3. You check your phone and it is 2:15 PM. Which task should you be doing right now? Shift Master: Weekly Roster Level 2: Cinema Staff Practice Page 2 You are Taylor J. Look at the Star Cinema roster to find your shifts. Star Cinema Weekly Schedule Week: May 4 - May 10 Staff MemberMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNBlake M.4pm-9pmOFF4pm-9pm4pm-9pm5pm-10pm1pm-6pmOFFTaylor J.OFFOFF4pm-8pm4pm-8pm5pm-10pm1pm-6pmOFFChris D.4pm-9pmOFF4pm-9pmOFFOFF5pm-10pm12pm-5pm 1. How many shifts do you (Taylor J.) have this week? 2. What time do you start your shift on Saturday? Social Awareness: You are scheduled to work on Friday from 5pm - 10pm. Who else is working that same shift with you? Shift Master: Scheduling Pro Level 3: Handling Conflicts Page 3 Below is your work schedule for and your personal calendar. Look at both to see if you have any (times where you have two things planned at once).
