Your students have a lot they want to tell you
Topical Storm's Morning Check-In will give them a chance.
Students can't function academically when they are stressed emotionally. Topical Storm's "Morning Check-In" app lets you see with unmatched privacy what each of your students is thinking and feeling each day.
​​It's like having a morning paper filled with news about your classroom.
​​The check-in is a one-minute daily routine that builds meaningful connections between you and your students. You can follow their daily progress, help them overcome difficulties, and celebrate their successes. It will make a positive difference in each student's life and in the spirit of your classroom.
​We are offering free subscriptions for a limited time. See “Contact” to request an account.
Topical Storm is going great and many of my students look forward to their check ins! One of my favorite things about the program is how automated it is. I don't really have to spend any time on it other than initially assigning numbers. I love how easy it has made my start of class. It's a great program that's helping me connect with my students.
- High School Biology Teacher in New Bedford MA
last topical storm checkin: (I appreciate these so much and i'll miss them a lot)
- High School Student in Sutton MA
To introduce the program, here are some conversations with 4th grade teacher Kathleen McDonald, co-creator of Morning Check-In:
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She uses the responses to understand students better and provide needed services.
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Students appreciate the program's privacy. They often prefer sharing sensitive information via the check-in instead of speaking it aloud, even one-to-one.
Kathy describes what it's like to have her students do their check-in every day and how it allows every child to be heard in a busy classroom.
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Other school staff, including her principal, find the data to be valuable.
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NEXT: Why use Morning Check-In?
