Need ideas for morning messages? This book will help you write engaging and effective messages to launch a productive day of learning. You'll find:

• 180 charts collected over a year; 60 each from 3 classrooms
• Guidelines for creating charts, from choosing equipment to crafting words
• Models for connecting the message to skills the class is working on
• Suggestions for using charts during the meeting and later in the day

Suitable for teachers just learning about morning messages and for experienced teachers looking for fresh ideas.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Tips for Creating and Using Morning Messages
Messages from a K–1 Classroom
     Morning Message Gets Us Ready for the Day
     K–1 Sample Charts            (PDF of 3 sample charts)
Messages from a 3rd Grade Classroom
     Messages from a Third Grade Bilingual Classroom
     3rd Grade Sample Charts    (PDF of 3 sample charts)
Messages from a 5th Grade Classroom
     Morning Messages for Fifth Graders
     5th Grade Sample Charts    (PDF of 3 sample charts)
Appendix
Morning Meeting: Beginning Each Day as a Community of Learners
Subject Index to Sample Charts