Morning Meeting is a particular and deliberate way to begin the day in elementary school in which all classroom members—grown-ups and students—gather in a circle, greet each other, and listen and respond to each other’s news. Morning Meeting is made up of four sequential components: greeting, sharing, group activity, and morning message. The components intentionally provide opportunities for students to practice the skills of greeting, listening and responding, group problem-solving, and noticing and anticipating. Morning Meeting is also a great opportunity to practice academic skills.
Find the latest articles on Morning Meeting below.
Explore our comprehensive library of free articles to learn more about how you can create safe, joyful, and engaging classroom and school communities for both students and teachers.
First Weeks of SchoolInteractive ModelingThe First Day of SchoolThe First Weeks of School
The start of the year is such an important time for students, the time when we help them see that school is a safe place where they’re valued, a place ...
Like many educators these days, the teachers in my building have new initiatives added to our plates each year. We need (and want!) to collaborate as a faculty about them, but it's difficult for us to find time to meet as a group. At my school we've found a solution that works well for us, and I wanted to share it with you.
Children are complex, growing human beings—each on a unique developmental journey. In Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4—14, Chip Wood reminds us that teaching is not just about managing ...