When Your Classroom Routines Work But Your Classroom Culture Feels Off
Can your classroom culture still feel a little off even when your routines are working? By October, students know what to do, but you may start noticing that the class…
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How to Create a Positive Classroom Environment That Lasts All Year
Creating a positive classroom environment is always a big focus at the beginning of the year, but it doesn’t stop after the first week. Students learn names and routines quickly,…
Building Classroom Community Mid Year Reset Ideas
Building classroom community isn’t a one-time fall thing. Once January hits, routines settle, and the room feels different. A simple mid-year reset helps students reconnect and keeps things moving in…
Fun Morning Meeting Activities for Students That Build Classroom Community
Looking for morning meeting activities that actually build classroom community? I’ve sat through my fair share of morning meetings that felt flat. Students shared their “favorite food” or “weekend plans,”…
10 Creative Ways to Increase Student Participation in Morning Meetings & Closing Circles
How do you engage students in a morning meeting or closing circle? Let’s be honest: encouraging participation can sometimes feel like pulling teeth, especially with quieter students or on those…
September Morning Meeting Questions for Back to School
Coming up with new morning meeting questions every day in September can feel like one more thing to prep when your brain is already full of BTS logistics! If you…
FREE Question of the Day Morning Meeting Slides for April
How do you make mornings in the classroom less chaotic? It’s all about routine. And, just how do you do that? Try implementing a daily Question of the Day in…
Morning Meeting Discussion Questions for Classroom Community
Morning meeting discussion questions are one of the easiest ways to start your day with connection instead of chaos. Instead of assigning morning work right away, use that time to…