48: How to Avoid Behavior Issues with a Soft Opener

How to Avoid Behavior Behavior Issues with a Soft OpenerWhat is a soft opener? A soft opener is an easy transition into the school day. This unique start to the day allows kids to come in and make some choices about how they want to start their school day. The choices range from reading to drawing, to STEM activities, and more. Talk about an eliminator of behavior issues!Alyssa Young is a second-grade teacher from New Jersey and she shares her incredible teaching choices and how she utilizes the soft start opener to set the stage for a day of learning and engagement. I hope you stick around.I’m hoping to build wonderful people this year. ~Alyssa Young, Second-Grade TeacherLinks Mentioned In the Show:Cool Down Corner KitMakerspace Moments in Literature (Makerspace activities might make a great choice for a soft opener.)Soft Start Choices Coming Soon!Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes. Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!June Reading Comprehension 2nd Grade | Summer Reading Passages & QuestionsPerfect for end-of-year learning, summer school, or preventing summer learning loss, these short, engaging reading passages help students continue to practice comprehension skills.Support the showNeed a fully developed STEM Curriculum for 2nd grade with a heavy focus on reading and science? I've got you covered.  👉  2nd Grade STEM Curriculum | NGSS Science Units & Lesson PlansSubscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”  Thank you!