5-Minute Daily Morning Choice Board + Teacher Guide

I built this 5-minute choice board routine for my 6th grade classroom to replace chaotic morning work with a quick moment of shared connection. It gives students immediate ownership over the room's energy and gives everyone a calm moment to catch their breath.

How it works:

1. Set the timer: A student timekeeper sets a 5-minute timer when the bell rings.
2. Student lead: A designated student leader picks an activity from the board.
3. Cover it up: Drag a digital sticker over the chosen box (activities can only be picked once a week to keep things fresh).
4. Reset together: Spend 5 minutes on the activity to bring the room back to baseline before diving into the day's lesson.

What’s included in your download:

1. Interactive & Editable Google Slides Choice Board

• 15 low-demand options: Includes activities like Silent Ball, Desk Stretches, Hmmm Questions, Quick Doodle, etc.

• Drag-and-Drop Tokens: Moveable stickers stacked in the side margins to cover completed choices (Can be replaced with your preferred GIF/Sticker).

• Fully Editable: Easy to tweak text boxes to fit your own classroom culture.

2. Complete Teacher Implementation & Scripting Guide (PDF)

• Facilitation Scripts: Exact verbal prompts and instructions for how to run each activity.

• Shame-Free Tips: Simple teacher notes on keeping activities low-stress.

• The "Why": A breakdown of how each choice helps regulate student nervous systems "on the clock."

Note: After purchasing, you will download a PDF containing your direct link to make your own editable copy of the Google Slides in Google Drive, along with the Teacher Guide PDF.