Have you been thinking about adding morning meetings to your classroom?  I love doing morning meetings and have seen how effective they can be over the years in my 2nd - 5th grade classrooms. When other teachers sometimes ask me how I fit it all in, I try to explain that doing morning meetings has so many benefits that I feel like I gain time with better classroom behavior and community.  So, what are the benefits of morning meetings? Creates classroom community Fosters individual feelings of significance and belonging Sets the tone for a respectful class culture Supports social and emotional learning Increases academic achievement The morning meeting began as part of the Responsive Classroom Movement, years ago. While I love their work, as with everything in the classroom, you kind of have to tweak things and make them your own.  My version is NOT a Responsive Classroom traditional model but it works for me. I'll share wha......