Morning Meetings!

Our first differentiation class meeting where we talked about morning meetings, I wasn't completely sure how I felt about using them in my classroom. What was all the hype about?! I told myself I wouldn't have a bad attitude about Morning Meetings so I decided to see for myself what they were all about. 

1. Greeting- Students and teachers greet one other by name and practice offering hospitality.
2. Sharing- Students share information about important events in their lives. Listeners often offer empathetic comments or ask clarifying questions.
3. Group Activity- Everyone participates in a brief, lively activity that fosters group cohesion and helps students practice social and academic skills.
4. News & Announcements- 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.

Morning Meeting Stages from Responsive Classroom

Morning Meetings can literally change the lives of students every day. When you use the Kriete model in your classroom, it gives students opportunities to learn about each other and grow together as friends inside and outside of the classroom. As a future teacher I believe Morning Meetings establish a safe environment for students to learn as well as giving them opportunities to grow together. 

Greeting Idea - Picture Greeting

Group Activity - Sparkle Activity