Morning Meeting

Classroom Meetings
Classroom meetings are opportunities for
community building and work especially well for nipping bad
behaviors and choices in the bud.
Designed to
Set the tone for respectful learning
Establish a climate of trust
Motivate students to feel significant
Create empathy and encourage collaboration

Outcomes
Studies show that, when used regularly, morning
meetings
help students become better communicators
improve students conflict resolution skills
help students develop kinder demeanors
toward adults and peers

The Procedures
In order for classroom meeting to be successful, teachers must be
purposeful in establishing structures.
Teach the procedures explicitly.
Clarify what behaviors should and should not look like.

Model
The following slides come from lessons presented to students when
teaching and conducting morning meetings.

In this classroom...
...we are all members of a community.
-We must be courteous.
-We must remain focused on the task at hand.
-We must be uplifting.

In this classroom...
...we have community meetings.
Often, we will gather in a circle to meet two goals:
1. To relax and have fun
2. To practice focusing on the present

Community Meeting
Expectations
1. Start by greeting each other.
a. Say hello/good morning/good afternoon, etc.
b. Say the persons name.
c. Shake the persons hand.
2. Share in a game.
3. Practice focusing and learning.

Norms
In order for our meetings to be successful, we will gather in a circle
and all follow a set of agreed upon norms. Since we will work as a
community, we will create these norms as a community.
Take 2 minutes to think silently.
Make notes on your paper about:
1. What behaviors should you have in a group sharing activity?
2. What should you do to show you respect others in this activity?
3. What should you do to focus in this activity?

Norms
You should now have notes written on your paper.
Take two minutes at your tables to share your ideas. The person with
the smallest feet will share first, then go clockwise.
When you finish, circle 3 norms to share out. I will select a random
person from your table to share, so be sure everyone is prepared to
speak.

Norms
We now have class norms.
Expectations for getting in circle:
1. Stand up and tuck in your chair (Unless asked to bring a chair).
2. Move to the circle quickly.
3. Stand at an appropriate location.
Practice. (Then with chair)

Community Meeting
Expectations
1. Start by greeting each other.
a. Say hello/good morning/good afternoon, etc.
b. Say the persons name.
c. Shake the persons hand.
2. Game: Trainwreck
a. Move a chair into a circle and sit in it.
b. One person in the middle will say a fact. If that fact is true, you need to
move your butt.
c. Everyone (including the person in the middle) must find a new seat.
d. The person still standing reads a new question.

Circle/Book Talk
Norms
Greeting
Book Talks
You will be asked to talk about your SSR book for 30 seconds.
You must name characters, the setting, and any conflicts.
You may then say anything or make any connection you wish about what you
read today.

Sentence Starters
Take 3 minutes and makes notes to answer these questions.
1. My book is about.
2. The story takes place in..
3. So far, the main problem seems to be
4. Connection
a. I think that the next thing to happen will be
b. I dont really understand