Leveled Question of the Day for Special Education Classrooms
Morning meeting is one of the most powerful parts of the day. It is a time when students have the opportunity to build communication, comprehension, and confidence. But meaningful participation can be difficult when learners have varied communication and writing abilities.
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Incorporating a Question of the Day activity during your morning meeting time provides a structured, inclusive routine that makes participation possible for every learner.
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A Daily Routine That Supports Communication & Learning
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Each Question of the Day activity uses a real photo prompt to connect learning to the real world. Students respond to a simple yes/no question, making it accessible while still encouraging thinking and discussion.
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Visual yes/no supports are included for students working on making choices using:
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Eye gaze
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Touch or pointing
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Communication devices
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Alternative communication systems
This ensures that even emerging communicators can participate in a meaningful way.
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Writing Support Built Into Every Question
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Every daily question is paired with three levels of writing activities, allowing you to meet learners where they are without creating separate materials.
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Level 1 – Emerging Learners
Designed for students who are not yet writing. These activities are fully cut-and-paste, focusing on making choices between a field of two.
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Level 2 – Developing Writers
Students can complete the activity open-ended or use provided answer choices in a cut-and-paste field of two. This level supports growing independence while still offering structure.
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Level 3 – Independent Writers
Open-ended writing for learners who can respond to the question on their own, building expressive language and written communication.
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Because writing is linked to each question daily, students receive consistent practice that builds confidence over time.
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Themed for Engagement All Year
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Questions are organized by month to keep content fresh and meaningful. Themes connect to real-life experiences and seasonal topics (such as winter in January or vacation in June), making discussions relatable and engaging.
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Why Teachers Use Question of the Day
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Teachers love this routine because it:
✔ Builds communication skills
✔ Supports comprehension and vocabulary
✔ Encourages decision-making
✔ Provides daily writing practice
✔ Includes learners at different ability levels
✔ Creates a predictable morning meeting structure
✔ Requires no extra prep
This activity works best as a daily routine following morning work, creating a smooth transition into discussion and writing.
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Try it for FREE in Your Classroom
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Experience one week FREE of how a structured Question of the Day routine can support communication and writing in your classroom.
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Question of the Day isn’t just a discussion activity. It’s a daily system that builds communication, comprehension, and writing skills in an inclusive, accessible way.
