Fun in First

A Teaching Blog by Jodi Southard

The Importance of Morning Meeting

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Do you have a morning meeting routine in your classroom? When I started implementing morning meetings, I started off slow and added small pieces here and there. After many years of having a morning meeting in my first grade classroom, I’m sold! And so are my students! They look forward to our special time together in the mornings.  What is a morning meeting? Morning meetings are a great time to greet your students, have share time, and do some fun activities to start the day off on the right ...

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Back to School for First Grade

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It’s that time again! Summer is winding down and your students are preparing to come back to see you. While that may be in person or virtual for your school, it is still important to make that first week special and memorable for your students. Check out these ideas for your classroom as you head into the first week.    First Week of School Ideas   Morning Work  I like to have something for my students to do at their desk, especially on the first day of school. This allows them ...

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