How do I introduce morning meeting to my students? That’s what this episode is about. I discuss the detailed process of implementing morning meetings in kindergarten, following the Responsive Classroom approach. The morning meeting includes key elements such as greetings, calendar discussions, and sharing activities, all crucial for building a sense of community within the classroom. By gradually introducing these components, students become more comfortable interacting with each other and expressing themselves. The podcast explores various strategies for organizing student participation in sharing activities and highlights the importance of creating a welcoming environment for students. Through activities like singing songs, reading aloud, and playing games, morning meetings can be made dynamic and engaging, fostering a positive classroom environment for meaningful interactions throughout the school year.

In this episode I share:

• challenges and strategies for morning meeting introductions
• second day of morning meeting: greetings and activities
• introducing calendar routine and expanding morning meeting
• engaging activities and games in morning meeting
• exploring creative greetings and sharing activities
• encouraging news sharing in morning meeting

Related Blog Posts:

• How to Organize Your Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Easy Activities for a Morning Meeting Greeting

Resources Mentioned:

• Classroom Community Bundle
• Kindergarten Morning Meeting Engaging Routines
• Greetings - Morning Meeting in Kindergarten

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Mentioned in this episode:

Caring Critters Books

Felipe the Feeling Frog: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/felipe/

Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/