Morning Meeting

9/15

This morning we will go around the circle and greet our neighbor with a wave. Everyone show me a clam and gentle wave. Great! When we greet our neighbor we need to remember to make eye contact and smile. Everyone show me your smile. Very nice! I think we're ready. I'll start. (Greet each other) Nice job!

Our sharing topic today is about the weekend. What did you do over the weekend? Take 30 seconds to think about your answer in your head. Are you going to give me a one-word answer like played? No. If I played with Lego’s this weekend what could my sentence be? That's right! This weekend I played with Legos. We will pass the microphone around and remember we want to hold it a few inches from our mouth. (Demonstrate)

Our activity today is a silent game called, "Coseeki." I will draw a name and that student will be “it.”  They will leave the circle and go stand in the hallway until I call them back. I'll draw another stick and that student will be a leader. The leader will lead the class in a series of motions- it could be a hand clap, a foot stomp, a head nod, tapping on the floor or another quiet motion we can do while sitting down at the circle. You must watch the leader in the circle closely, out of the corner of your eye and repeat the leaders motions. Once we have a motion going I’ll call the student in the hallway back into the classroom. They will stand in the middle of the circle and they will have three tries to guess who is leading the group. Any questions?

Now it's time to read the morning message. I'll read a sentence and you'll repeat after me:

Dear 2nd grade scholars,

Happy Monday! We have Phy. Ed. today! This afternoon we will talk more about bus safety. Make today marvelous!

Miss. H and Ms. S

9/16

Good morning! I was disappointed with how morning meeting went yesterday so we are going to try it again today but first, we are going to review my expectations for morning meeting. At MM your eyes need to be on the speaker and your ears need to be listening. I’m talking so all eyes and ears are on me. At MM your mouths wait to talk that means no blurting out. At MM you need to raise your hand to talk. If I ask the class a question or you have something to say show me what you need to do. At MM you need to be sitting criss- cross applesauce hands in your lap- show me. Alright, let’s try yesterday’s morning meeting again.

This morning we will go around the circle and greet our neighbor with a wave. Show me a clam and gentle wave. Great! When we greet our neighbor we need to remember to make eye contact, smile and wave. (Demonstrate)

Our sharing topic today is about animals. If you could have any animal as a pet, which animal would you choose? Take 30 seconds to think about your answer in your head. Are you going to give me a one-word answer like monkey? No. If I want a monkey as a pet I could say, the animal I would choose as a pet is a monkey. The animal I would choose is your sentence prompt today. We will pass the microphone around and remember we want to hold it a few inches from our mouth. (Demonstrate)

Our activity today is a silent game called, "Coseeki." I will draw a name and that student will be “it.”  They will leave the circle and go stand in the hallway until I call them back. I'll draw another stick and that student will be a leader. The leader will lead the class in a series of motions- it could be a hand clap, a foot stomp, a head nod, tapping on the floor or another quiet motion we can do while sitting down at the circle. You must watch the leader in the circle closely, out of the corner of your eye and repeat the leaders motions. Once we have a motion going I’ll call the student in the hallway back into the classroom. They will stand in the middle of the circle and they will have three tries to guess who is leading the group. Any questions? 

Now it's time to read the morning message. Repeat after me:

Dear 2nd grade scholars,

Good morning! We will have a fire drill today. We also have music. Make today terrific! 

Miss H. and Ms. S

9/17

This morning we will go around the circle and greet our neighbor with a thumbs up. Everyone show me a thumbs up. Great! When we greet our neighbor we need to remember to make eye contact and smile. Everyone show me your smile. Very nice! I think we're ready. (Greet each other) Nice job!

Our sharing topic today is about ice cream. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Take 30 seconds to think about your answer in your head. Are you going to give me a one-word answer like Chocolate? No. If your favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate what should your sentence be? That's right, my favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate. We will pass the microphone around and remember to hold it away from your mouth but not too far. (Demonstrate how far to not hold it)

Our activity today is called, Grandmother’s Trunk. I will begin by saying, “I am going on a trip, and I need to pack my grandmother’s trunk.” (Child’s name) will go next and she’ll say what she will pack in the trunk. Everyone in the circle will add one item to the trunk, after repeating what is already packed in the trunk.

Now it's time to read the morning message. I'll read a sentence and you'll repeat after me:

Dear 2nd grade scholars,

Happy Tuesday! We have music and media today. Make today terrific!

Miss. H and Ms. S

9/18

This morning we will go around the circle and greet our neighbor with a pinkie shake. When we greet our neighbor we need to remember to make eye contact and smile. Everyone show me your smile. Very nice! Here we go!

For sharing today we are going to do a would you rather question. Think about this question in your head. Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? You have 30 seconds to think about your answer. As you share your answer your sentence prompt should be I would rather. If you would rather be invisible what would your sentence be? Right! I would rather be able to turn invisible.

Our activity today is called, "Everybody Up.” We are going to work in pairs or groups of two. The two of you will be sitting on the ground, hands clasped, feet touching. Your job is to work together to raise yourselves from sitting to standing.

Now it's time to read the morning message. I'll read a sentence and you'll repeat after me:

Dear 2nd grade scholars,

Happy Wednesday! We have Phy. Ed. today! We will learn about the Constitution. Make today wonderful!

Miss. H and Ms. S

9/19

Good morning 2^nd graders! I was so impressed with how well MM went yesterday that I went home and told everyone I knew how respectful and wonderful all of you are. Before we get started I want to remind you of my MM expectations so we can have another great MM! At MM your eyes need to be on the speaker and your ears need to be listening. I’m talking so all eyes and ears are on me. At MM your mouths wait to talk that means no blurting out. At MM you need to raise your hand to talk. If I ask the class a question or you have something to say show me what you need to do. At MM you need to be sitting criss- cross applesauce hands in your lap- show me.

This morning we will go around the circle and greet our neighbor with a gentle, yet firm handshake. When we greet our neighbor we need to remember to make eye contact and smile. It’s Friday, which makes everybody happy so I want you to show me your smiles! Very nice!

For sharing today we are going to do a would you rather question. Think about this question in your head. Would you rather go to the beach or play in the snow? Beach and snow are your only two options so pick your favorite one of the two. You have 30 seconds to think about your answer. As you share your answer your sentence prompt will be I would rather. If you would rather go the beach what would your sentence be? Right! I would rather go to the beach.

Our activity today is a silent game. We played it on Monday and it is called, "Coseeki." We have name sticks now so I will draw a name and that student will be “it.”  They will leave the circle and go stand in the hallway until I call them back. I'll draw another stick and that student will be a leader. The leader will lead the class in a series of motions- it could be a hand clap, a foot stomp, a head nod, tapping on the floor or another quiet motion we can do while sitting down at the circle. You must watch the leader in the circle closely, out of the corner of your eye and repeat the leaders motions. Once we have a motion going I’ll call the student in the hallway back into the classroom. They will stand in the middle of the circle and they will have three tries to guess who is leading the group. Any questions?

Now it's time to read the morning message. I'll read a sentence and you'll repeat after me:

 

Dear 2nd grade scholars,

Happy Friday! We have Phy. Ed. today. Miss Anderson’s class will join us for art. Make today fantastic!

Miss. H and Ms. S

9/22

Good morning 2^nd graders! Who remembers one of my MM expectations? There are five of them:

-       Criss- cross applesauce hands in your lap

-       Eyes on the speaker

-       Ears listening

-       Mouths wait to talk

-       Raise your hand if I ask the class a question or you want to talk and it’s not your turn.

This morning I am going to teach you a new greeting. It is called an, “Adjective Greeting.” What is an adjective? That’s right, an adjective is a describing word. Cute, funny, grumpy, brave, silly, quiet, loud, young, and fast are all adjectives. Take 30 seconds to think of an adjective that might describe you. In just a minute, we will go around the circle. You will introduce yourself by saying, “Hello, my name is (Adjective) (name).” For example, I could say, “Hello, my name is Friendly Ms. Schweitzer.” Friendly is my adjective and Ms. Schweitzer is my name. Once I introduce myself the rest of the class will say, “Hello, Ms. Schweitzer!” (Demonstrate with 2 or 3 other students) Are there any questions?

For sharing today our question is, what did you do this weekend? Take thirty seconds to think about your answer in your head.

Today we are going to create a rainstorm in our classroom. This is kind of like the game, “Follow the Leader” because you are going to follow my lead. I will begin by very lightly rubbing my hands together, then lightly snap, slap my thighs, slap my thighs and stomp my feet. This is the rainstorm is at its peak! All you are doing is following my lead to create the rainstorm. Are there any questions?

Alternate version:

First you silently rub your fingers together, and the students do the same. 2. Then you rub your two hands together, making a very soft sound, and the students follow. 3. Next you very softly clap your hands together while the students follow, it should still be quiet. 4. Then snap your fingers. 5. Now go back to clapping and clap a little louder than you were snapping. 6. Then a little louder. 7. Then clap loudly. 8. Then stomp your feet and clap, making a lot of noise. 9. Now do it in reverse until it is silent again.

9/23

Good morning 2^nd graders! Who remembers one of my MM expectations? There are five of them:

-       Criss- cross applesauce hands in your lap

-       Eyes on the speaker

-       Ears listening

-       Mouths wait to talk

-       Raise your hand if I ask the class a question or you want to talk and it’s not your turn.

This morning we are going to greet each other with a handshake. We need to remember to make eye contact and greet each other with a smile.

For sharing today our question is, what is your favorite book or character from a book?  

Today we are going to play the game, “A Cold Wind Blows."

9/24

Good morning 2^nd graders! Who remembers one of my MM expectations? There are five of them:

-       Criss- cross applesauce hands in your lap

-       Eyes on the speaker

-       Ears listening

-       Mouths wait to talk

-       Raise your hand if I ask the class a question or you want to talk and it’s not your turn.

This morning we are going to greet each other with a pinkie shake. We need to remember to make eye contact and greet each other with a smile.

For sharing today our question is, which do you like better, reading or math?   

Today we are going to play the game, “Heads Up Seven Up."

9/25

Good morning 2^nd graders! Who remembers one of my MM expectations? There are five of them:

-       Criss- cross applesauce hands in your lap

-       Eyes on the speaker

-       Ears listening

-       Mouths wait to talk

-       Raise your hand if I ask the class a question or you want to talk and it’s not your turn.

This morning we are going to greet each other with a wave. As we greet our neighbor we need to remember to make eye contact and smile.

For sharing today, our question is, “How many brothers and sisters do you have?” This answer will be different for everyone. Some of you might not brothers or sisters so you can say, “I do not have any siblings.” Some of you might have one brother so they would say, “I have a brother.” Some of you might have a brother and two sisters so you would say, “I have a brother and two sisters.” Does that make sense? Are there any questions about how to answer our sharing topic?

Today we are going to play the game, “1,2,3.”