Alright . . . sooooooo . . . I have posted about this resource before, but in honor of Back to School, I figured I’d circle back around. And, now I have 3rd Grade Packets available!!! Say what??? #bigkidmathishardforme
Good Morning Work is hands-down the most valuable resource I use in my room. These collections are packed with pages that specifically target the Common Core standards. I have this handy dandy little flip chart that has me WAY up to date on all of those new benchmarks we are expected to serve up to our kids. While creating these, I really strive to be very mindful of each an every problem I place in these (maybe this is why they take me ages to finish – just a thought). My goal is to apply the standards in ways that are student-friendly and challenging. It’s a crazy line to try and walk when dealing with the “core” {I know a ton of you are with me on this one}, but I think I’ve navigated it pretty darn well.
1st Grade Good Morning work in action last October.
Goodness I miss this cutie.
Unlike other Morning Work Packets, I always chunk my topics. In other words, you will see the same 6-8 standards for five days (one week) in a row. I believe this is the element that sets this set apart from other collections out there. Why do you ask?? Well, as the week winds down, you receive fewer and fewer questions from students allowing you to get all that “busy teacher morning junk” out of the way. I also have found that this strategy empowers kiddos to trust themselves by encouraging independence in a safe manner. I also include a SUPER STUDENT CHALLENGE at the bottom of each page. This higher level question is perfect for those above grade level kiddos who need the bar raised on ’em!
2nd Grade Good Morning Work
Photos from the sweet Jenna @ I’ve Got It Made in 2nd Grade
I have monthly Good Morning Work packets for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. My team has been using the 1st grade sets for years and we swear by them. Most of the 2nd and 3rd grade teachers at my school are using my Good Morning Work collections too! It makes me happy to know that so many kids at my school are using the pages that I poured my heart and soul into – swoon.
Lots of bloggers also use my Good Morning work. I am so honored that these talented ladies believe in my pages. Here are just a few . . .
Okay . . . I’ll be quiet now, but Good Morning Work may be just what you are looking for to help shake things up in the AM this year. To check out these packets a bit closer . . . click the grade level below to see some sample pages. With TPT’s BIG BOOSTER SALE tomorrow you can get these (or the bundles) for fraction of the cost.
Big hugs and thanks for listening to me today. I just finished up a fun little recess manners freebie (it even has a cute little song) and I’ll post it later this week. I’m pooped as all get out and it’s off to dream land I go. Night gang!
Are you planning to create a Good Morning Work set for Kindergarten? I know that I could certainly use it!
Thanks!
Lisa from CO
I think I may pick up that ball a little later this fall. Thanks for asking. Many of the K teachers in my wing have been prodding me to make one 🙂