Grades K–2
My Morning Message
Kids write their own morning message: the day, the weather, a plan and a feeling, then draw a picture to share at morning meeting.
Classroom management printable · Morning meeting activity plans
Morning Meeting Activity Cards
12 cut-apart cards with quick morning meeting games and greetings that need no supplies, from Zip Zap to Silent Ball.
- Grade level
- Grades K–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
“Cut out the cards and keep them in a cup. Pull one when you need a quick, calm group activity.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Pass the Squeeze
- Point and pass a “zip”, then
- “zap”, then “zop” around the circle as fast as you can.
- Start again if someone mixes it up.
- Toss a soft ball across the circle with no talking. A drop or a bad toss means you sit down.
- Hold hands and pass a gentle squeeze around the circle. Time it, then try to beat your time.
- Same and Different
- Pair up. Find two ways you are the same and one way you are different. Share with the group.
Teacher tip
Keep the cards on a ring by your meeting spot so you can grab one when you need a quick game.
How to use it
- Model each greeting or game before kids try it.
- Use the same order each day: greeting, share, activity, message.
- Fill one in with the class the first time so kids see what a finished one looks like.
Watch for
Greetings with touch. Always give a no-touch option, like a wave or an air high five.
Talk about it
- What could make our meeting better tomorrow?
- What is one thing that went well this week?
Take it further
Invite a family member or the principal to join one meeting.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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