10 Morning Meeting Questions to Better Know Your Students
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
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
I blame it on my mom. Every year, I looked forward to my birthday because she had a way of making it the most special
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
It all started when I unearthed the plastic set of drawers from our basement. A quick clearing of cobwebs, a brief dusting, and dishwasher run
Call me crazy, but getting to know you activities are one of my favorite parts of back to school time. And here’s the thing: we
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
The 2020 school year–or year in general–is proving to be such a confusing mess of unknowns that it helps to have *some* sort of idea
The classroom community is the single most important focus in the school year. Your classroom community is the foundation of your classroom for 180 days.
You know that feeling. There’s an almost audible buzz circulating your classroom–feet tap anxiously, students whisper nonsensical messages when they should be working, and discovery
When we sat around the Thanksgiving table 4 years ago and shared what we were thankful for, I couldn’t help it. “Class Dojo,” I blurted
To understand Fun Friday, you need to truly appreciate what Friday means. Why are Fridays so exciting? Good things happen on Fridays. It often means
Not really. But actually…yes. Okay, so maybe that’s a little harsh. But in between the parties, teaching Christmas around the world, parent gifts, tests, assemblies,
You know that song, A Few of My Favorite Things? I’m flipping the script today and telling you about some of my least favorite teaching