This morning work packet includes 20 days of Common Core correlated morning work. Each day includes two different versions of morning work, one for below grade level learners and one for at or above grade level. Each day also includes a sight word practice page to be copied onto the back. Students will be working on sight word fluency as well as sentence and passage reading fluency.
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…
May is finally here! The weather is warming up, and the rain is finally slowing down. However, this also means students are ready to go! They want to run outside, play with friends, and make fun summer plans. While teachers love this, they know the importance of solidifying essential skills before summer break. So, they…
As the end of the year approaches, students and teachers experience various emotions. For instance, both are eager for summer break and time to enjoy warm weather. However, students know they will miss seeing their friends each day. Teachers also feel pressure to ensure students master the information needed for the next grade. So, teachers…
As you begin to plan for March, your creative outlet may be running low. Honestly, this is the case for all teachers! It is hard to keep pushing through between lesson planning, preparing for state assessments, and keeping students engaged. Thankfully, most schools have spring break coming up soon to help everyone recharge. Until this…
Morning Tubs are my go-to every single morning with my 1st graders. They come in, put their things away, complete a quick morning work sheet on their desks, and then move onto their tubs. Every time I post about Morning Tubs on my Instagram or Facebook page, I get tons of questions, so I thought…
The 2020-2021 school year definitely brought the importance of technology and digital learning into the forefront. Teachers and students had to adjust quickly and as seamlessly at possible. Digital Morning Meeting was the perfect way to make this adjustment in my classroom and will continue to be something that will work well during a “normal”…
Morning Tubs have been a staple in my classroom the past 5 years. I absolutely love that my students can ease into the morning, chat with each other, work cooperatively, and most importantly, have some fun. Typically, I have six tubs with 3-4 students at each tub. I rotate the tubs every 3 days. (Last…
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 can 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 can 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 can 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 can 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.
