Morning Journals: A Pathway to Improved 3rd Grade Writing Skills
Third grade is the beginning of a new type of school for learners. We all know the saying they first learn to read so then
Third grade is the beginning of a new type of school for learners. We all know the saying they first learn to read so then
As educators, we know the importance of setting the right tone for the day, especially with older students. However, finding engaging and meaningful ways to
Kindergarten writing can be an intimidating topic, both for students and teachers alike! Kindergarten students come into the school year with a variety of abilities.
When it comes to incorporating morning meeting in upper grades, many teachers might initially think it’s too “babyish” for their older students. Even my own
Morning journals have long been a staple in the educational world, providing a platform for students to kickstart their day with written expression. However, it’s
Calling all elementary teachers! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to kick off your morning meetings? Look no further! In this blog
As the school year comes to a close, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on all the experiences and memories made over the
It can be tough to come up with morning work for first graders that is both fun and educational. Worksheets often feel like a chore,
I’ll be totally honest, I hate writing morning messages. It is such a seemingly easy task that can actually get quite cumbersome. Over time, I
Kids love to talk. So much so that a lot of our time in the classroom is devoted to ways to get them to stop
One of my favorite quotes of all time is “If you want students to move mountains you must first let them get out of their
So much goes into planning a morning meeting, and I love having go-to ideas for what we are going to do each day for each
Would you rather have 100 friends or 100 dollars? That’s the $100 question. For me, it’s 100 dollars because 100 friends is a lot of
It’s no secret that I’m the #1 fan of morning meeting slides. Slides in general have transformed my classroom and I would turn everything into
Listen up, teacher friends. When I say I’ve tried, failed, tested out, scrapped, kept, loved, hated–you name it–all the morning meeting ideas…I am *not* lying.
Morning meetings aren’t new. We hear about them all the time but what do they *actually* involve? Maybe you’re a brand new teacher trying to
Having a solid morning routine is a universal balm for any person or field. Need help getting healthy and in shape? Get a solid morning
Since the entire point of morning meeting is to build your classroom community, this year presents its challenges. While most morning meetings thrive on circle
Finding easy morning work solutions is harder than it seems. Chances are, you are no stranger to last-minute trips to the copier (which may or
Real talk: mornings are one of the hardest times in the classroom. Attendance. Lunch orders. Unpacking. Small talk. Notes from home. Announcements. Morning meetings. Morning