Around here we're all about helping busy elementary teachers save time on planning and prepping. In today's episode, we're discussing how to plan an effective morning meeting for your elementary classroom in 10 minutes or less. Morning Meeting has been a hot topic in elementary classrooms for the past several years, and for a good reason! They help establish an maintain classroom community, and are a fantastic time to practice social-emotional learning skills with your students. But since they're such a routine part of our day, sometimes planning morning meeting can feel challenging. What should the format be? How can you keep students engaged while teaching important skills? In this episode, we begin to dive into how you can plan an effective morning meeting quickly.

In this episode about Planning Elementary Morning Meetings, you'll learn:

What a morning meeting is and why it's important for the classroom
How to plan an effective morning meeting in just 10 minutes or less
The importance of a consistent structure for your morning meetings
How to save time by creating a bank of ideas for your morning meetings
How to use visuals to make your morning meetings engaging for both you and your students

We'll also be providing an example of planning for a morning meeting, as well as tips on how to make the most out of your morning meeting routine. Remember, a consistent structure, having go-to ideas, and visuals are key to making planning and teaching morning meeting a breeze.

Resources for Planning Effective Morning Meetings:

Free Morning Meeting Ideas List with 65 ideas for greetings, share topics, and activities!
Editable Morning Meeting Slides with hundreds of ideas for your elementary classroom!

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