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Back to School Morning Meeting for Focused Students — K-2

13 items for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.

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Greetings (5)

Name Chain Hello

A round-the-circle greeting to practice names

Teacher Says

We'll go around the circle. Say 'Good morning, my name is ___' and give a small wave. Listen carefully to each person's name.

Quiet Handshake

A calm, respectful partner greeting

Teacher Says

Shake hands with your neighbor slowly and gently. Look them in the eye and say 'Good morning, [name].' Use their real name.

One Word Morning

A brief verbal greeting that encourages listening

Teacher Says

Go around the circle. Say 'Good morning' and one word about how you feel today. Just one word — like 'happy' or 'sleepy.' We'll listen to each one.

Color Spy Greeting

A noticing greeting that sharpens observation

Teacher Says

Look at your neighbor. Find one color they're wearing today. Now say 'Good morning! I see you're wearing [color].' They do the same for you. Good noticing!

Counting Nod

A numbered greeting around the circle

Teacher Says

We'll count around the circle. Say your number and nod to the next person. One — nod. Two — nod. Three — nod. Let's see if we can get all the way around without anyone missing their turn.

Shares (5)

“What is something you are looking forward to today?”
“What is one rule in our classroom that you think is really important?”
“Tell your partner about a time you tried something new.”

Follow-up Question

Were you a little nervous or a little excited?

“What is one thing you can do today to be a good friend?”

Follow-up Question

Who are you going to do that for?

“If you had to pick one word for how you want to be today, what word would you choose?”

Follow-up Question

What is one thing you can do to be that word?

Activities (2)

Ready ChecklistMindfulness5 min

Check your body parts one by one to get ready to learn.

Steps

  1. Let's do our ready checklist. Eyes? Looking forward. Check!
  2. Ears? Listening. Check! Mouth? Quiet. Check!
  3. Hands? Still in your lap. Check! Feet? Flat on the floor. Check!
  4. Brain? Turned on and ready. Check!
  5. You are all checked in and ready to learn!
Brain Warm-UpMindfulness5 min

Give your brain a little warm-up exercise before learning.

Steps

  1. Touch your head. Your brain is inside there!
  2. Let's warm it up. Think of three animals. Got them? Good!
  3. Now think of three foods you like. Got them?
  4. Now think of three people you love. Hold them in your mind.
  5. Your brain is warmed up and ready. Let's go!

Morning Message (1)

“Hello, friends! You walked in calmly and sat right down. That tells me you're ready to do great things today. Let's get started!”