Good News for Your Classroom
Welcome, teachers! ☀️
SunnyFeed News provides free, ready-to-use educational materials for engaging classroom discussions. Every story includes discussion questions that develop critical thinking, communication skills, and connect real-world events to your curriculum.
How It Works in the Classroom
Each day we publish positive news about science, nature, space, technology, and health — adapted for students ages 6-14. Every story includes a discussion question designed to spark meaningful dialogue and critical thinking.
Perfect for:
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Morning meeting or homeroom (10 minutes)
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Bell ringers to start class
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Cross-curricular connections
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Building classroom community
Daily "News of the Day" Format (10 Minutes)
Step 1: Establish a Ritual Start 2-3 times weekly with "News of the Day." Students will anticipate this engaging routine.
Step 2: Read the News
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Read aloud to class
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Invite student volunteers (rotating)
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Allow 2 minutes for independent reading
Step 3: Present the Discussion Question Share the question that follows each story.
Step 4: Facilitate Discussion Multiple formats work:
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Oral discussion — 3-4 students share perspectives
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Think-Pair-Share — individual thinking → partner discussion → class sharing
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Written response — journal entries or exit tickets
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Voting — for questions involving choices
Step 5: Synthesize Ideas Emphasize that different viewpoints are valuable. Highlight thoughtful reasoning and respectful disagreement.
Cross-Curricular Applications
Science / Social Studies Connect daily news to lesson topics. Example: ecology news introduces environmental science unit.
Language Arts / Reading
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Summarizing in own words
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Written responses (develops composition skills)
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Creating original questions for stories
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Analyzing author's purpose
Homeroom / Advisory
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Weekly news review (select 3-5 interesting stories)
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Building classroom culture through shared information
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Connecting global events to school community
Project-Based Learning "Class Newspaper Project":
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Students curate weekly news from site
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Create presentations or wall displays
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Develop their own discussion questions
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Present findings to other classes
Educational Benefits
For Students:
✓ Develops critical thinking and analytical skills
✓ Improves oral communication and argumentation
✓ Builds media literacy and information evaluation
✓ Connects classroom learning to real world
✓ Practices respectful disagreement and listening
For Your Classroom:
✓ Smooth transition into learning mode
✓ Creates shared knowledge base
✓ Supports social-emotional learning
✓ Requires minimal prep time
✓ Aligns with critical thinking standards
Why Teachers Choose SunnyFeed News
💚 Always Positive — no scary or inappropriate content
🎯 Age-Appropriate — written for elementary and middle school
⚡ Ready to Use — no prep required, just open and discuss
🌍 Real-World Connections — current events make learning relevant
🆓 Always Free — complete access to all stories