The Importance of Quality Sharing
"This fall I implemented Morning Meeting in my third grade classroom to build a stronger sense of community and to help each child feel significant. Every morning, I look forward to conducting my Morning Meeting with my students because it starts the day with a smile, focused attention for each sharer, and a warm feeling that lasts throughout the day."
Kathryn Miller, 3^rd grade teacher, Mendota Heights, MN

Read complete article, The Importance of Quality Sharing, published in Origins: A Newsletter for Elementary Educators, Fall 2009

Plan-Do-Review Helps Empower Students in Literacy
"Now my students are learning more and enjoying what they are doing as they learn [in reading and writing]. I find it much easier to plan literacy choice time because I have all these activities ready to go. And, more importantly, now that I understand how to create a menu of choices, I can apply this same concept to other content areas. I'm currently beginning to do so in math!"
Amy Larson, 1^st grade teacher, Congdon Park School, Duluth, MN

Read complete article, Plan-Do-Review Helps Calm, Organize, Empower Students in Literacy, published in Origins: A Newsletter for Elementary Educators, Fall 2011

Student endorsement
Take a Break is important in our classroom. When we do something that isn't responsible or if we get angry, we can take a break and calm down. While taking a break we think about something peaceful. We also think about what we did, so we can rejoin the class and not be silly. We think that take a break helps us; it helps everyone in the class be responsible and focused.
Two 3^rd/4^th grade students, Minneapolis, MN

Student endorsement
If I don't have a Morning Meeting, the day is rough for me. It helps me know what day and what time it is. I like sharing a lot and I hardly ever do it. It feels good to sit criss-cross applesauce. I like the games, too, especially Screaming Eyes!
Ist grade student, Minneapolis, MN