Grades 1–3
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.
Classroom management printable · Morning meeting activity plans
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.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- 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
“How are you feeling this morning? Circle a face, draw why and finish the sentence.”
Printed on the sheet:
- This morning I feel… Circle one.
- Draw why you feel this way.
- Today it would help me to
Words on this sheet
happyokaysillysadworriedmad
Teacher tip
Check the faces quickly as kids arrive, and find a quiet moment for any child who circles a hard feeling.
How to use it
- Model each greeting or game before kids try it.
- Use the same order each day: greeting, share, activity, message.
- Introduce the sheet once, model it, then make it part of a routine so kids know what to expect.
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.
More morning meeting activity plans
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.
Grades K–2
Our Morning Meeting Circle
A K to 2nd grade page about how we sit and listen in the morning meeting circle: check the expectations, draw the circle and finish a sentence.
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