Grades K–2
Morning Mood Check-In
A quick morning check-in for K to 2nd grade: circle a feeling face, draw what is making you feel that way and say what would help today.
Classroom management printable · Morning meeting activity plans
How Did I Do at Morning Meeting?
A weekly self-check on morning meeting skills: listening, eye contact, taking turns, sharing and joining in, with a goal for next week.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 5 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Community building, Speaking and listening, Social skills, Starting the day together
What kids do
“Think about this week’s morning meetings. Color the face that fits each skill, then set one goal.”
Printed on the sheet:
- At morning meeting I…
- Next week, I want to get better at…
Teacher tip
Have kids pick one skill to work on next week and check back on Friday.
How to use it
- Sit in a circle so everyone can see each other’s faces.
- Keep it short: 15 to 20 minutes works for most classes.
- Print it on colored paper so kids and helpers can spot it quickly.
Watch for
Kids who do not want to share. Let them pass and come back later.
Talk about it
- What did you learn about a classmate today?
- How can this help you be ready to learn?
Take it further
Let kids take turns leading parts of the meeting.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More morning meeting activity plans
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Plan My Share
A share planner for 1st to 3rd grade: pick a topic, list three details, draw it and plan a question to ask the class after.
Grades K–5
Morning Meeting Observation Notes
A teacher’s quick-check grid for morning meeting: 14 students by greeted, shared, joined in, listened and a notes column.
Grades 1–5
Compliment Cards
Six cut-apart compliment cards for students to fill in and give out at morning meeting: who it is for, the compliment and who it is from.
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