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Starting the school day on the right foot is crucial for setting a positive tone and preparing students for a day of learning. One great way to achieve this is through your morning meeting activities. There are many components to morning meetings and one of them is using daily slides. But you may be wondering, how do you have time… Read More
One of the best ways to kickstart your school day is to gather together on the carpet for a class meeting. There are many activities you can do but one of the key components of morning meeting are your morning meeting greetings. This simple practice not only fosters strong connections but also cultivates essential social and communication skills in our… Read More
Get the most out of your morning meeting activities with fun ideas to help kindergarten and first grade students make new friends and practice skills in a fun way. Jump in and discover all the exciting things you can do to make your classroom morning meeting awesome! Getting Started With Morning Meeting 1. Morning Message Begin your morning meeting with… Read More
Teaching young children about respect and good manners is a great way to improve your classroom management and teach important life skills. One of the best ways you can do this is through the use of some awesome books about respect for kids! This list of 45 children’s books will give you lots of ideas to help your students make… Read More
One of teachers biggest concerns in the classroom today is social emotional learning and how to teach SEL skills to young people. Having gone through a pandemic and coming out on the other side, we see the toll it has taken on students’ mental health. Behavior issues are at an all-time high and teachers are struggling to help young children… Read More
Looking for some getting to know you games for students? These ice breakers are a great way for new students to make friends during the first few weeks of school. First Day Of School Icebreakers 1. Beach Ball Toss: Label a beach ball with words like “favorite food”, “favorite color”, and “favorite tv show”. Students can sit in a circle… Read More
