Winter Morning Meeting for Low Energy Students — K-2
11 items for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.
Greetings (1)
Hot Cocoa HelloA cozy pretend-drink greeting for sleepy winter mornings
Teacher Says
Cup your hands around a pretend mug of hot cocoa. Smell it — mmm! Now blow on it gently to cool it down. Take a tiny pretend sip. Warm? Now pass the mug to your neighbor and say 'Good morning — here's some cocoa for you!'
Shares (7)
“Tell your partner about your favorite cozy spot at home.”
Follow-up Question
What do you like to do there?
“What is the warmest thing you have ever felt?”
Follow-up Question
Where were you when you felt it?
“If you could snuggle up with any animal, which would it be?”
Follow-up Question
What do you think its fur or skin would feel like?
“What is your favorite snack to eat when you are really cozy?”
“Tell your partner about the softest thing in your house.”
Follow-up Question
Do you like to hold it or lay on it?
“What is something that tastes really good when it is warm?”
“What is something warm and cozy that makes you feel happy inside? Tell your partner and see if they like the same thing.”
Follow-up Question
Can you think of something warm you could do for someone else?
Activities (1)
Warm HandsSensory5 minRub your hands together and feel the warmth on your face.
Steps
- Hold your hands out in front of you.
- Rub your hands together really fast. Go go go!
- Feel how warm they are getting? Keep rubbing!
- Now press your warm hands on your cheeks. Aahhh.
- Do it one more time. Rub rub rub, then press them on your eyes. Warm!
Morning Message (2)
“Hi, everyone! Even bears wake up from hibernation when spring comes. It's time to wake up, little bears! Stretch big and open your eyes wide.”
“Good morning! It's hard to wake up on cold, dark mornings. But look — you made it here! That already makes you brave. Let's have a cozy, good day.”