Morning Work. It used to be a dreadful thing. Last minute scrounging for something students could do independently. So many copies...ohhhhh the copies! Directions to explain....over and over and over again as the students entered the room at staggered times.
No longer! Morning Work is heavenly now. :) I finally buckled down and created Morning Work PowerPoints last year. That's right - NO MORE COPIES!!
The format remains the same so students know what to do each day. They walk in, unpack, make their lunch choices, get out their journals and get to work! Bliss in room 205, I tell ya! ;)
Until recently, our Morning Work PowerPoints were only "PC compatible" but now they can be used with PC or Mac! Woohoo!!
If you're looking for something to keep your sanity (and copies) intact, while providing common core standards-based practice and review for your kiddos each morning, comment below to win this unit - 180 days worth of 2nd grade morning work! That's right - you will not need to think about morning work again for the entire year! And no more mornings waiting in line at the copier, either!
Here's an overview of the skills included for each quarter...
Take a look at some of the feedback from other teachers on this resource...
Do you teach 1st grade instead?? By popular request, we are working on Morning Work PowerPoints for 1st grade that will correlate with common core! The 1st Quarter ones are up and ready! Other quarters will be added throughout the 2013-2014 school year. If you purchase the unit, you will be able to download the rest once they're added!
To enter, comment below and tell me your "go-to" workday breakfast. The winner will be announced in my next post! Good luck, bloggy friends!
This is completely and totally awesome!! I love anything you make and this is no exception :). I have been struggling with morning work and am adding this to my wishlist. You're awesome, girl!!
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primaryteacherhood@gmail.com
What a great idea!!! I do morning work with the same type of problems, but of course with paper!!!
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teachingtidbit.blogspot.com
This looks great! However, I teach Kindergarten...boo, hoo! Just thought I would let you know I'd love to see something for Kindergarten like this! Thanks!
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Wow these look amazing~~ I love the idea of having my little first grade babies be able to do this. What we use right now is not this good! :)
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The Blessed OCDiva
I kept wanting to do something like this for my class. I started, but never finished. I teach first and it looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteKelly
I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
I am in love! This is so exciting! I was just talking about creating a ppt for morning work with my colleague yesterday! Now you saved me the trouble! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI hope I win :)
My go-to breakfast is maple and brown sugar oatmeal from trader joe's, all day every day (I love a good routine ;) ).
jendcullen@gmail.com
I just have to say that I L-O-V-E your blog and truly appreciate all the hard work, help and ideas you give to those of us out in the "trenches" everyday. :) I teach 2nd grade and am constantly inspired by all you do. So....thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy go-to breakfast...well since I'm always running out the door every morning with my 3 girls "in tow" (ages 10, 8 and 4)...I usually eat once I'm at school and getting things ready to start the day at school. So...what is it? Greek Yogurt, baby. Yep...I've been known to eat it as I'm taking my kids to "Specials", greeting them at the door in the morning, even reviewing the addition/subtraction facts! LOL!
Thanks again~
Wendy
sdwd727@gmail.com
This is exactly what I was looking for to use for morning work. My go-to breakfast has lately been S'more Poptarts. They are easy to eat while I prep for the day.
ReplyDeleteRuthanne rarace81@gmail.com
Love following your blog! My go-to breakfast is usually just a piece of whole wheat toast and Smuckers natural peanut butter. Simple & keeps my full until lunch!
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I've tried commenting on 3 different forms of technology....my ipad wouldn't let me type....my phone (galaxy s3) started flashing the screen when I tried to publish...I got out of bed and came to my laptop! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I run off morning work copies 6 weeks at a time. UGH!!! I have my fingers crossed on this one.
My favorite go to breakfast is muffins! Especially blueberry or banana nut!
Marcy
marcy.fambro@gmail.com
Saddle Up For 2nd Grade
I would love to win! I saw your post on Instagram. I teach 2nd and this would make life so much better for my students....and me too! My go to breakfast is a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. But on some days I go through the drive through at MC Donald's for their yummy hot cakes! Pjrbar@charter.net
ReplyDeleteYour morning work PowerPoints are amazing! I follow you on Instagram and would love to win! My go-to breakfast is Chobani Flip yogurt. Had to eat toast during the voluntary recall :(. Toni1teach2@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to win morning work for the year!! This looks fantastic! My go-to breakfast is a banana and greek yogurt...usually eaten on the way to work. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely amazing! My kids normally do Daily Language Review, but I'd love to use this instead. I love the paper saving aspect as well as that it covers so many skills! On workdays I try to have something quick and easy that I can eat on the go like a muffin, banana, granola bar, etc. If I'm out of that, I end up not eating because I don't plan cooking (even microwaving) time into my morning. :(
ReplyDeleteLove the morning work! My go to breakfast is coffee and banana walnut bread from Starbucks :)
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morethanmath@yahoo.com
More Than Math by Mo
My go-to breakfast is COFFEE! :) Love the pack!
ReplyDeletecheriemae@gmail.com
My go-to breakfast is Greek yogurt. I LOVE Oikos coconut and caffe latte!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of saving paper and time!!
Hi Amanda, Thank You for designing something for such an urgent need!! This is brilliant! My go-to morning breakfast is Lucky Charms! Thanks for the chance to win this! kelly.turk@browardschools.com
ReplyDeleteLove the mac-friendly option, since that is all we have in our elementary!
ReplyDeleteMy go to breakfast is oven-baked crinkle cut french fries, a sunny side up egg, plain yogurt with raisins, fresh fruit, juice and milk with a splash of coffee. (Lunch is not till 12:45!)
Love the new idea for morning work. I am wondering how students record responses.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE oatmeal in the morning with blueberries and Greek yogurt.
This looks totally awesome. I have been wanting to do morning work but just haven't found anything that I really like...until now.
ReplyDeleteMy go-to breakfast is yogurt with granola mixed in.
Hi! My go to breakfast are KIND bars--they taste yummy, but are pretty healthy...if I have more time, it is usually a smoothie!
ReplyDeleteSharon
This is amazing and I love the idea of no copying. I would love to win this!
ReplyDeleteMy go-to breakfast are Special K 100 calorie bars. I can eat them while working at my desk.
Cindy
Luoma@Mentorschools.org
I can't wait to try this. Our students stagger in for 30 minutes and it always difficult to find something meaningful for them to do. Also no copying is great!
ReplyDeleteMy go-to breakfast is yogurt at my desk.
Amazing!!! I would definitely love to get my hands on the first grade set of morning work powerpoints!
ReplyDeleteMy go to breakfast is a quick pb&j sandwich and a cup of yogurt...easy to make and eat on the go.
Brandi
bmontgomery.jhill@gmail.com
Great idea! And a great way to save trees. My go to breakfast is peanut butter on toast with a side of ice breakers.
ReplyDeleteLove the morning work format! I too have been struggling with the paper monster! My go to breakfast is anything Starbucks:)
ReplyDeleteAmanda, please work on a third grade morning work power point too! I'm sure all your editions will be best sellers!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! I would love to win this pack!
ReplyDeleteMy go-to breakfast is a protein shake or what I call chocolate oatmeal: 1/3 cup of dry oatmeal mixed with 2/3 cup of water, microwave for 75 seconds, then add 2 scoops of vanilla or sweet cream protein powder, 1 T. Hershey's cocoa, 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/2 of a warmed banana (slice banana & microwave for 20 seconds). Yummy!
Marianne
vgmg84@gmail.com
OMG! This pack looks awesome! Our copier has been on the fritz every. day. And I mean e.v.e.r.y. d.a.y!! I am not creative in the AM - grab a cup of coffe and a Belvita cracker. Those little things keep me full until lunch! (I usually eat them in the car.) Bad. I know...Just being honest :)
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piccolal@bellsouth.net
Bagel and ff cream cheese. No copies is great!
ReplyDeleteAndrea K.
eductiger@yahoo.com
Chocolate cheerios with banana and blueberries and coconut milk! Breakfast of Champions!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win. Sadly, my go to breakfast is usually a can of Coke and a granola bar
ReplyDeleteI always have a cup of coffee and a multi-grain English muffin.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win! My go-to breakfast is a chocolate granola bar! rachelmd93@gmail.com
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