Do you teach morning meeting in your classroom? A morning meeting consists of 5 components: message, greeting, reading, sharing, and activity. It's a time set aside to have conversations with the class that you otherwise wouldn't have time for. It also allows for a time in the day when the teacher … [Read More...] about Student Led Morning Meeting
Main Content
Latest from the Blog
10 Themed Days: End of Year Classroom Countdown
You sigh as you glance at your 'Days 'til Summer' countdown chain and think it still looks far too long. Guided reading and text books are already turned in. The crayons are broken and you have an overflowing box of scrap paper. You think to yourself, "How in the world am I going to keep these … [Read More...] about 10 Themed Days: End of Year Classroom Countdown
May: Closing the Year One Read-Aloud at a Time
May 1-2 End of Year Bundle: Interactive Read-Aloud Lesson Plans Curriculum We can’t believe it is almost May and another school year is winding down. Our kids are getting a bit antsy waiting for summer vacation. It is getting a little harder to keep them engaged in learning all day long. The one … [Read More...] about May: Closing the Year One Read-Aloud at a Time
6 Adorable Read-Alouds for April
As we enter April, spring fever is in full effect at our school. Our kids are getting a little restless and wishing they were outside enjoying the nice weather instead of being cooped up inside a classroom. The one special time of our day is our read-aloud time. Keeping them engaged during this time … [Read More...] about 6 Adorable Read-Alouds for April
Discussion Strategies and Accountable Talk in the Classroom
Discussion Strategies that Increase Student Engagement Expressive and receptive language skills are arguably some of the most important skills that students will need in the real world. Every relationship and job requires strong communication skills involving speaking and listening, however, we … [Read More...] about Discussion Strategies and Accountable Talk in the Classroom
Why is Morning Meeting Magical?
Morning meeting is an engaging way to start each day and an easy way to build a strong classroom community. Teachers and students sit in a circle for an organized start-of-day activity. A morning meeting consists of 5 components: message, greeting, reading, sharing, and an activity. Preferably, … [Read More...] about Why is Morning Meeting Magical?
Fan Favorites
More from the Blog
Student Led Morning Meeting
Do you teach morning meeting in your classroom? A morning meeting consists of 5 components: message, greeting, reading, sharing, and activity. It's a time set aside to have conversations with the … [Read More...] about Student Led Morning Meeting
10 Themed Days: End of Year Classroom Countdown
You sigh as you glance at your 'Days 'til Summer' countdown chain and think it still looks far too long. Guided reading and text books are already turned in. The crayons are broken and you have … [Read More...] about 10 Themed Days: End of Year Classroom Countdown
May: Closing the Year One Read-Aloud at a Time
May 1-2 End of Year Bundle: Interactive Read-Aloud Lesson Plans Curriculum We can’t believe it is almost May and another school year is winding down. Our kids are getting a bit antsy waiting for … [Read More...] about May: Closing the Year One Read-Aloud at a Time
6 Adorable Read-Alouds for April
As we enter April, spring fever is in full effect at our school. Our kids are getting a little restless and wishing they were outside enjoying the nice weather instead of being cooped up inside a … [Read More...] about 6 Adorable Read-Alouds for April
Discussion Strategies and Accountable Talk in the Classroom
Discussion Strategies that Increase Student Engagement Expressive and receptive language skills are arguably some of the most important skills that students will need in the real world. Every … [Read More...] about Discussion Strategies and Accountable Talk in the Classroom
Why is Morning Meeting Magical?
Morning meeting is an engaging way to start each day and an easy way to build a strong classroom community. Teachers and students sit in a circle for an organized start-of-day activity. A morning … [Read More...] about Why is Morning Meeting Magical?
5 Interactive Read-Alouds for Building Character
5 Upper-grade read-aloud stories with a focus on building character in the classroom! Our first bundle of upper grade read aloud lesson plans strategically align with book titles to help … [Read More...] about 5 Interactive Read-Alouds for Building Character
