Junior Classes Morning Starter Slides

Description

Morning slides for term two and three!

Riddles

Educational Rationale:

Critical Thinking: Riddles promote problem-solving and creative thinking by encouraging students to think outside the box.

Language Development: Riddles engage students with new vocabulary and sentence structures, enhancing their understanding of language and word meanings

Listening Skills: Students listen carefully to understand the clues and arrive at the correct answer.

Jokes

Educational Rationale:

Social-Emotional Development: Jokes create a fun and relaxed atmosphere, helping to build a sense of community in the classroom. Laughter promotes a positive emotional environment for learning.

Understanding Humour: Jokes often require students to recognise and appreciate word play, puns, and double meanings, enhancing their comprehension skills.

Oral Language Prompts

Educational Rationale:

Language Skills: Prompts encourage students to speak, helping them practice sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary in a meaningful context.

Expression and Communication: By responding to oral prompts, students improve their ability to express thoughts clearly and listen actively to others.

Social Skills: Engaging in discussions and sharing ideas develops social communication skills and helps build relationships with peers and teachers.

Self-Expression: Prompts often ask for personal opinions or experiences, fostering self-expression and encouraging students to think about their thoughts and emotions, and encourages them to share these thoughts with others.

Exercises

Educational Rationale:

Motor Skills and Focus: Simple physical exercises (e.g., stretching or movement activities) – provides a movement break before getting started into lessons.

Facts of the Day

Educational Rationale:

Knowledge Building: Presenting facts of the day introduces students to new information, helping to broaden their general knowledge and curiosity about the world.

Connection to Curriculum: Facts can be tied to curriculum areas.

Critical Thinking and Discussion: Facts of the day can spark discussions, encouraging students to think critically about the information and ask questions.

Overall Benefits of Morning Starter Slides:

Routine and Structure: Having a consistent morning routine creates a sense of security and helps students transition smoothly into the school day.

Positive Classroom Culture: These interactive and fun elements help establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, where students feel comfortable and excited to participate.