This morning we brainstormed some "living agreements". We modeled positive behavior and class expectations. Students are involved in our decision making and each voice plays a fundamental music note in our symphony. We will work on it next week, simplifying our agreements and making them work. Today we modeled : Bag, arrival, and morning meeting procedures and routine.
Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically. Each morning, students gather together in a circle for 10 to 15 minutes and interact with one another during four purposeful components:
- Greeting: Students and teachers greet one other by name. They greet the day by singing a song.
- Sharing: Students share information about important events in their lives. Listeners often offer empathetic comments or ask clarifying questions.
- Group Activity: Everyone participates in a brief, lively activity that fosters group cohesion and helps students practice social and academic skills (for example, reciting a poem, dancing, singing, or playing a game).
- Morning Message and Calendar: Students read and interact with a short message written by their teacher. The message is crafted to help students focus on the work they’ll do in school that day.
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