We use class meetings every morning to calm our minds and bodies, go over our plans for the day, and do some sort of community building activity or game. The kids love the meetings and it helps them know what to expect each day. Even when I have been gone and needed a sub to fill in, this time in the morning helps the kids explain our routines to the sub and for the sub to have a structured time to introduce themselves. Moving forward I would like to change up my morning messages to include more content (sight words, math, etc.) and discuss each character trait for the month.
