Morning Meeting/Closing Circle
How often should you have a morning meeting?
Every day!
What are some places around the school you should show your students?
Office, nurse, cafeteria, gym, bathroom, etc.
Where should materials be located?
Basic materials should be easily accessible for your students, while materials you want to use later in the year should be kept hidden in cabinets to avoid dangerous reaching/climbing.
Why are name tags important?
What are the different aspects of morning meeting?
1. Greeting
2. Sharing
3. Activity
4. Morning message
When should your students have snack time?
Depending on the time they eat lunch, either in the morning or afternoon. Should be the same time every day.
What are some tips to help the students succeed academically?
1. Choose activities that all students can participate in fully.
2. Keep activities short, varied, and lively.
3. Teach students routines.
4. Reinforce students' efforts.
What does quiet time help with?
1. Students reseting
2. Smoother transition to afternoon learning
What is the purpose of a closing circle?
To remind students that our classroom is our community and where we trust and look after each other.
Why is it important to spend recess and lunch with your students in the beginning of the year?
To set and maintain expectations, get to know your students better, and build connections/relationships with them.
What are some ways we can positively discipline?
1. Practice routines
2. Redirect off-track behavior
3. Use positive teacher language
What should your morning message include?
1. Date
2. Good morning
3. Today is our ___ day of school!
4. I hope you have a great day!
5. Teacher's name