Morning Meeting Magic

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Morning Meeting is a wonderful way to build a sense of community in the classroom. It it the only place where every single child in your classroom will feel 100% successful. 

There are four components to Morning Meeting:

      1.  Greeting

      2.  Sharing

      3.  Group Activity

      4.  News & Announcements

There are many resources, articles, and books that teach how to carry about a Morning Meeting. One of the best ones to use when planning and carrying out a Morning Meeting is the book The Morning Meeting Book by: Roxann Kriete. It is full of themes, sharing topics, engaging group activities, and more! It is easy to read and comprehend and it offers great examples.

There are numerous benefits to having Morning Meetings in your classroom.

• opportunity to practice social skills
• teaching academics in a safe environment
• build community within your classroom
• fosters trust and respect
• positive ELL strategy
• helps students build self confidence 

I can see how Morning Meetings could greatly benefit students. It creates a safe environment where students are can new things and share their thoughts and experiences. As a student, I would be much more likely to raise my hand and want to participate in a group setting like this, than I would during others times of the day. I love the fact that it helps build friendships that otherwise may have never happened. It helps students step out of their comfort zone, try new things, and allow their classmates to really get to know them. As I teacher I hope to be able to successful implement Morning Meetings in my own classroom.