All that to say, I have been thinking about what morning work will look like with my 4th graders this year. I want to share Rick Morris's website with you again, because he is A.W.E.S.O.M.E.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is what Bell Work looks like in his classroom:
I love the idea of using songs to begin and end morning work. I will be doing that! Anything to save my voice, plus it is more effective.
Next I want to share with you his method of checking morning work. It is great! He uses Class Cards:
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I will be using these as well! |
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Using the cards to call on students |
I will collect students morning work journals once a week for a grade. They won't know what day I will ask for them, so they will stay on their toes. (Hopefully)
This is what I am thinking right now. I know this will change during the year. I like to keep things fluid and respond to the needs of my class.
Here is a sneak peak at my "Today's Number" board:
I will be posting about this soon!
4 comments :
I love your "Today's Number" board!! It is fantastic! I would love to make something like that for introduction to math everyday. :)
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
This past year for morning work my kids just read.....yep, that's right, read. Thanks to reading The Book Whisperer. They loved it and I loved it. The room was quiet....what a wonderful way to start the day....but this summer I have been reading Guided Math and want to do that too so not sure what my mornings will look like yet...Thanks for linking up and I love your Today's Number board:) I'll be pinning that:)
4th Grade Frolics
Thanks for reposting about Rick Morris. I LOVE that class card system. What a great way to make sure everyone is involved in the morning work check. I will looking into his website and books much more.
Amanda
The Teaching Thief
I love the"today's number board, so bright and cheerful. Thanks for sharing.
Jill
Bubbalulu.blogspot.com
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