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Morning Meeting is a structured way for elementary teachers and students to gather, greet, share news, practice academic skills, address challenges, and foster a caring and respectful learning community at the start of each school day.
Along with helping students build community and practice critical social skills, Morning Meeting acts a natural transition to a productive day of learning.
This structured routine involves educators convening students in a circle each morning, dedicating 15 to 30 minutes to engage, share experiences, and kick-start the day on a positive note. While the exact format may differ across classrooms, the widely accepted Responsive Classroom model, encompassing greeting, sharing, an activity, and a morning message, serves as a solid foundation.
Thoughtful greetings play a pivotal role in the morning routine. Here are some distinct examples to inspire variety:
The “Bright Beginnings” Greeting: Extend a warm greeting with eye contact, a cheerful “good morning,” and perhaps a unique gesture, such as a fist bump or a friendly wave.
Interactive Word Relay: Form a circle, pass a designated object while exchanging positive words or affirmations, creating an engaging and uplifting atmosphere.
Appreciation Exchange: Encourage each student to greet a classmate and express appreciation or share something positive about them. Provide guidelines for expressing genuine gratitude.
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What is Morning Meeting? – Learn about the components of Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting and how it helps educators build a strong sense of community and set children up for success socially and academically.
Everything You Need to Know to Use Morning Meeting at the Start of the School Year – Morning Meeting is especially impactful at the beginning of the year because it can help you build a strong sense of community with a new class of students.
Keeping Morning Meeting Greetings Fresh and Fun – After doing many Morning Meetings, teachers often wonder how to keep the sense of comfortable routine while also varying the meetings enough to keep students (and adults) interested and engaged.
The Power of Morning Meeting – The earnest fourth grade girl straightened up tall and the circle, drew a deep breath and began: “Our greeting today will go like this. First you say your name, then you say when you would like to have lived. Then we’ll all greet you back by saying ‘Hello’ and your name. I’ll go first so you can see how it’s done.” I noticed her hands folding and unfolding in her lap — perhaps she was a bit nervous — but her eyes sparkled.
Morning Meeting is for Everyone – Welcome to Morning Meeting in my full inclusion classroom. Twenty-one first graders sit in a large circle on a brightly colored rug. I’m in a small rocking chair, my hand lightly touching one child’s back.
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