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…
A Digital Morning Meeting is the perfect way to start the day whether you are in the classroom or doing distance learning. Trying to keep students 6 feet apart while on the carpet for a traditional morning meeting will be extremely difficult, especially for young students. This Digital Morning Meeting allows you to project the meeting topics while students are safely in their designated spaces.
A Digital Morning Meeting is the perfect way to start the day whether you are in the classroom or doing distance learning. Trying to keep students 6 feet apart while on the carpet for a traditional morning meeting will be extremely difficult, especially for young students. This Digital Morning Meeting allows you to project the meeting topics while students are safely in their designated spaces.
A Digital Morning Meeting is the perfect way to start the day whether you are in the classroom or teaching virtually. Students will be engaged while you work through each of the sections together as a class. Review phonics, math, and vocabulary, and have wonderful and engaging discussions every single morning.
As teachers, we know the importance of building classroom community and having our students engaged in classroom discussions. These Roll and Talk boards are the perfect way to get your students talking with each other. These can be used in partners, small group, or whole group discussions.
Honestly, how the morning starts is a great predictor of how the way will go. So, if students come in loud and excited, they will often continue like this. While it is nice to see students so happy, it can be hard to channel this much excitement into learning. This is why it is essential…
We are on our 5th round of morning tubs, and my students still absolutely love this time in our day. It gives them a chance to socialize with other students in the morning, while being creative and using their imaginations. What does my morning look like? I get asked a lot about my schedule and how long…
As students settle into their new classroom, they may have all sorts of nerves. For instance, many need time to warm up to a new teacher and routines. Students are also nervous about who they will sit by at lunch and play with at recess. So, teachers work hard to help students get to know…
When students start a new school year, they are so excited to see their friends again. However, they are also nervous for various reasons. Some may have ended the previous school year feeling left out. Or, some students may be new and not know anybody. Honestly, students experience so many emotions at the start of…
These positive affirmations are a great way to build students’ self-confidence, positive self-talk, and improve overall mental health. You can choose a card (or display the digital version) for each day or one every couple of days. Read the affirmation and have a classroom discussion about what it means. These can be displayed in the classroom as reminders.
It’s back to school season, teachers! You know what that means… Lots of introductions, icebreakers, and getting to know your new students on a personal and academic level. It also means that students will begin to build their classroom community, setting the tone for the rest of the school year! I am a firm believer…
The first day of school brings SO much excitement, but it can also be very overwhelming to know exactly what you want to do. I am always worried that I will forget something important. Here are some of things that I make sure to do on the first day of school. I ALWAYS make sure…
