To have a better idea about how a progressive school may look like, please read the description of the morning routine for Erica's and Jeri's group (5th and 6th grades) at Miquon School (Conshohocken, PA):
Every morning, students came to see me upon coming in the room. I checked in their homework, did attendance/transportation plans and welcomed them warmly. Children shared with me at that point any issue/problem/announcement they had. Upon checking in and doing their job, kids were asked to say hi to all teachers in the building and could enjoy catching up with friends in either class. If confusion arose during their nightly assignment, or if they were unable to complete their assignments, they were offered our help and asked to use the pre-buzzer time to get caught up.
Morning was the foundation of every day. It created a peacefulness and a higher level of relaxation among the children knowing they had opportunities for help, conversation or a listening ear before they [sic] day got busy. Often we helped children with organizational challenges in this time, lending a hand to help organize a backpack, or encouraging another to make a call home for a forgotten lunch. Even children who were totally prepared and organized for their day had an opportunity to communicate that success and feel empowered. Small group meetings happened in Morning Time too, if an issue surfaced late in the prior day. By the time we all sat down for the review of the day, children seemed relaxed, supported and ready to learn, explore and create.
Source:
http://www.miquon.org/data/org/108/media/doc/8781_erica_and_jeri_curriculum_report_2010.pdf
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