Morning Meeting Book, The (Strategies for Teachers, 1) [Paperback]

Roxann Kriete (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1892989093 | ISBN-13: 978-1892989093 | Edition: 2nd Expand

The Morning Meeting Book has introduced thousands of teachers to this powerful teaching tool that builds community, increases student investment, and improves academic and social skills. The book's step-by-step implementation guidelines; clear explanations of purposes; and specific examples of activities, greetings, and charts have helped teachers across the country launch their school days with Morning Meeting.

"The time one commits to Morning Meeting is an investment which is repaid many times over... Morning Meeting is a microcosm of the way we wish our schools to be--communities full of learning, safe and respectful and challenging for all."
-- Roxann Kriete

Editorial Reviews

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Top-Notch Book --New Teacher Magazine, Spring 2001

"Top-Notch Book" --New Teacher Magazine, Spring 2001

"Top-Notch Book" --New Teacher Magazine, Spring 2001

About the Author

Roxann Kriete is executive director of Northeast Foundation for Children (NEFC). She has worked at NEFC since 1985, first as a teacher and then as director of the publishing division. She has a BA from Bucknell University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Northeast Foundation for Children; 2nd Expand edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892989093
• ISBN-13: 978-1892989093
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.6 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 98 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Book that meets Morning Meeting needs from k-8 June 4, 2000

By M. Teach

Format:Paperback

This book addresses the place and importance of Greeting, Sharing, Group Activity, and News and Announcements for grades k through 8. It gives both theoretical and practical reasoning as well as many examples. There is an appendix for each component that lists many activities, categorized by appropriate grade level. Kriete does a nice job of pointing out the skills taught in all the components of morning meetings, and step-by-step helps any teacher set the same tone in his/her classroom. For example, in Group Activity, skills such as attentive listening, voice-control, and team-work are re-inforced by specific activities where each is a critical element. There aren't enough books out there on these types of skills! Thanks Roxann Kriete!

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Way to Start each Day! December 2, 2001

By "[e-mail]"

Format:Paperback

I've always conducted class meetings, but this book is the ultimate guide. Its easy to follow format and practical ideas make it easy for those who've never held class meetings before as well as veteran teachers. And there's research to back up the positive effects these meetings have on student learning! I recommend this book to any teacher. It's given me a greater insight into how my students think, feel, and communicate and starts each day out on an often needed positive note. A must read for any teacher who wants to build a positive classroom community!

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical book to introduce morning meeting to your class. May 30, 2000

By Meredith Kerr

Format:Paperback

Roxann Kriete has provided a thoughtful and practical guide for teachers to introduce morning meeting as a key component to their classroom. Specific examples of morning messages are included, as well as, pages of ideas for activities to incorporate into the morning meeting. Kriete categorizes specific ideas and examples into age groups which will help any teacher jump start morning meeting with ease and confidence. A must have for those interested in the Responsive Classroom approach!