Watch four experienced teachers lead Morning Meetings that set the tone for a productive day of learning, while giving children practice in critical academic and social skills. This DVD comes Read More…
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Doing Math in Morning Meetings
Bring joy and energy to math learning without adding to your already-packed schedule! 150 fun and engaging math activities for kindergartners to 5th graders: guessing games, songs, chants, hands-on experiments, and more.…
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APR
11
2014
Playing to Strengths: Morning Meetings Designed for Students with Autism
The greeting question during Morning Meeting was, “What would you change if you were the president?” The class responded with laughter and applause when a formerly shy, reserved, and sometimes Read More…
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APR
03
2014
Planning Morning Meetings for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
When Elizabeth Powell and I co-taught in an inclusion program for students on the autism spectrum, we discovered that Morning Meeting offered an excellent opportunity to address these students’ needs Read More…
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AUG
01
2005
Teachers Learn from Visiting Each Other’s Morning Meetings
"Good morning, friendly learners. Today we have a visitor joining us for Morning Meeting!” This is an announcement that students hear frequently when they begin their Morning Meeting at School 14. Every…
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JUN
24
2024
Who Remembers My Favorite Book? A Morning Meeting Sharing Idea
Playing a fun remembering game builds on children's listening and memory skills.
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APR
15
2024
Morning Meeting Lesson Plans . . . Where to Begin?
Do you think a lot about how to create Morning Meetings that positively impact each day and prepare your students for the learning to come? I'll share a little secret that has…
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MAR
21
2024
Partner Sharing in Morning Meeting
If you visited my classroom during Morning Meeting these days, you’d probably see first graders working with partners and using the conversation skills we’ve been working on all year. We’re Read More…
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MAR
04
2024
Morning Meeting Message Idea
Question:I often struggle to write the Morning Meeting message because my imagination runs dry. What suggestions can you offer that might help me come up with fresh and interesting messages?Answer:This is a…
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JAN
09
2024
Free Morning Meeting Greeting Sample
Morning Meetings begin with a greeting, which helps to set a friendly and respectful tone for the day. Being greeted by name provides students with a sense of belonging and Read More…
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DEC
16
2023
Handling the Holidays: Morning Meeting Group Activity
Here are some tips for using Morning Meeting group activity to set a positive tone during the build-up to winter holidays and vacation. Consider Levels of Movement and Activity How Read More…
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AUG
01
2023
Student-Led All-School Meetings Bring the School Community Together
In a school with over 500 students and more than eighty staff, it can be difficult to get to know one another. At K.T. Murphy Elementary School in Stamford, Connecticut, the staff…
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JUN
20
2023
What Is Morning Meeting?
Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically. Each morning, students Read More…
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MAR
10
2023
How To Address Group Conflicts Using Class Meetings
As educators, we are accustomed to dealing with limit testing, challenging behaviors, and even, at times, outward defiance. While it is never easy to manage these moments of upheaval, we Read More…
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FEB
03
2023
Inclusive Education: Boost Equity with Morning Meeting & Advisory
February is the shortest month of the year, but for educators it can feel like the longest. There is a lot to get done in the second half of the Read More…
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DEC
10
2021
Handle the Holidays With Morning Meeting
As the holiday season gets into full swing, maintaining a productive and pleasant classroom atmosphere can become a difficult task. During this time of year, students are frequently distracted by Read More…
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COVID-19 Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting Downloads
Thank you for completing the form. Please enjoy these resources. Elementary Resources Middle School Resources Thank you to our Morning Meeting Contributing Teachers: Read More…
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Doing Social Studies in Morning Meeting
Enrich students' social studies learning in Morning Meeting! This book is ideal for getting students excited about, and deepening their understanding of the world around them. Each activity is designed to bring…
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Doing Science in Morning Meeting
Foster science learning and excitement with these quick, fun, meaningful activities for students K–6. Topics are based on A Framework for K–12 Science Education, the foundation for the Next Generation Read More…
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80 Morning Meeting Ideas K-2
Eighty easy-to-do, classroom-tested ideas to help you plan engaging, purposeful Morning Meetings for kindergarten, first, and second grade students. Includes: 20 friendly greetings 20 empowering sharings 20 engaged activities 20 Read More…
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80 Morning Meeting Ideas 3-6
Eighty easy-to-do, classroom-tested ideas to help you plan engaging, purposeful Morning Meetings for third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. Includes: 20 friendly greetings 20 empowering sharings 20 engaged activities Read More…
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SEP
09
2015
Adapting Morning Meeting: Speech and Anxiety Needs
Morning Meeting is a powerful way to start the day. It meets students’ needs for belonging, significance, and fun; provides students with an opportunity to practice social and emotional skills; Read More…
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MAR
30
2015
Morning Meeting Visits: Sharing Ideas and Insights
I enjoy planning Morning Meetings for my students, and each year I see how beneficial these gatherings are in creating a positive classroom community. I’ve also found that sharing and Read More…
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FEB
05
2015
Doing Language Arts in Morning Meeting
Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting is a great way to set a positive tone for the day of learning ahead while also having fun and building community. It’s also a great way to…
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AUG
27
2014
Take it Slow with Morning Meeting
It's hard to believe that the school year is upon us. I remember the excitement—and apprehension—I felt as I made my lesson plans for the first weeks of school. One of the…
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