Coming later today . . .  in the meantime, please send an email to us to request detailed lesson plans for this activity!

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The video below is from the old El Sullivan Show.  The object of this lesson plan and strategy is NOT to get your students spinning plates.  I use the "Spinning Plate" a a metaphor for getting the students in your class to begin working independently, and it works great!

Of course, you must begin with the the First Spinning Plate.  Once it is going you start another spinning plate and so on.  I will be sending detailed step by step plans on how to implement this in your classroom.  It is a teacher's and a student's dream come true once they get used it to, which take a bit of time, but it is so worth it!.

How to make the first day of school a fantastic success for your students and for you!  Whether you're a first-year teacher or a veteran, you'll find these simple strategies to be an excellent way to launch the new school year!


1.  Take What You Need!  the best community-building strategy you'll ever use.  Get all the details here!

2.  If It Isn't Good, It Isn't Done! - establishing high expectations that really make student achievement soar - for all students!  Read the details here.

3.  The First Spinning Plate -  this is a great way to get students working independently on Day One.  Here's how!