Morning Meeting
Every morning we get to start off with a wonderful new beginning! It is called our Morning Meeting and it is a great way to build community, set a positive tone, create excitement about learning, and improve academic and social skills.
Our Morning Meeting takes about 20-30 minutes. First thing each morning, the children and I gather in a circle. We begin by greeting each other. Every day, your child gets to hear his or her name spoken by a classmate in a friendly and cheerful manner. It is a great way to start the day and for children to feel they are part of a group.
Next, a few students share some interesting news followed by a conversation with the class. This helps students practice speaking in a group, listening carefully, asking thoughtful quesitons, and it helps students learn about eachother. This is not a time for show and tell, though we may have weeks we get to do this. I do not want any student to feel bad becuase they do not have what others have, and I do not want to encourage bragging. When children share with thier words, they have a chance to feel thier ideas are valued and that the other children care.
After sharing, there is an activity for the whole class. During this time we practice our Bible verses, learn new songs, practice our poem of the week, and do fun community building games. Te games we choose help the class feel united as a group, reinforces academic skills, and helps the children learn how to cooperate and solve problems.
Finally, we read our daily message chart, which helps students think about the day ahead. Sometimes, I use this time to review and practice reading, punctuation, or math skills.
Every day, Morning Meeting lets children know that school is a safe and caring place where all children's feelings and ideas are important. We would love to have you visit a Morning Meeting. Just give me a call to arrange a good time to come.
Thank you,
Mrs. Lee
