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Relating to curriculum (punctuation, dialogue)

Words of encouragement on the day of a big assignment

Reminders for changes in schedule

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One person goes around the circle and asks students to be their 'duckie wuckie.' If either student starts laughing, they sit down. This is a fun way to get your kids laughing, and also work on staying serious when someone funny is trying to distract them.

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One person goes to the middle of the circle so everyone can take a look. Then, the person goes outside and changes one thing (roll up a sleeve, untie a shoe, etc). The students then have to guess what the quick change was. This helps with the skill of paying attention to details.

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It is a game where one person is the boss and everyone must follow the actions the boss is doing. There is one student that is "it" and they must try to guess who the boss is. This skill helps us pay close attention to details. After the game, we discuss the skill and why it's important.

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Asking follow up questions

Practice being a good listener

Would you rather?

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Whisper greeting

Eye contact greeting

Different language greeting

Class handshake

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Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for social and academic success.

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ELA.SL.5.1b

Common core State Standards

ELA: English Language Arts

SL: Speaking and Listening

5: 5th Grade

1b: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled)
with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and
texts, building on othersâ\x80\x99 ideas and expressing
their own clearly.

a. Come to discussions prepared, having read
or studied required material; explicitly draw
on that preparation and other information
known about the topic to explore ideas under
discussion.

b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and
carry out assigned roles.

c. Pose and respond to specific questions by
making comments that contribute to the
discussion and elaborate on the remarks of
others.

d. Review the key ideas expressed and draw
conclusions in light of information and
knowledge gained from the discussions.

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ELA.SL.5.1c

Common core State Standards

ELA: English Language Arts

SL: Speaking and Listening

5: 5th Grade

1c: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled)
with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and
texts, building on othersâ\x80\x99 ideas and expressing
their own clearly.

a. Come to discussions prepared, having read
or studied required material; explicitly draw
on that preparation and other information
known about the topic to explore ideas under
discussion.

b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and
carry out assigned roles.

c. Pose and respond to specific questions by
making comments that contribute to the
discussion and elaborate on the remarks of
others.

d. Review the key ideas expressed and draw
conclusions in light of information and
knowledge gained from the discussions.

Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.2 MB)

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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

1. What types of academic skills are addressed in the morning meeting?

2. How do students accomplish their learning goals while also taking time for such activities as "self-reflection" and "greeting?

3. " What role does Ms. Noonan play during the morning meeting?

School Details

Think College Now School
2825 International Boulevard
Oakland CA 94601

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Teachers

English Language Arts Math Social Studies / 5 / Teacher

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Madeline Noonan starts every class day with a morning meeting. Students use vocabulary to describe how they're feeling, practice speaking in front of peers, and gain trust by sharing a little about themselves. A daily "greeting" adds a bit of fun.

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5 Steps Towards Changing Your Classroom Culture

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5 Steps Towards Changing Your Classroom Culture

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The Power of the Morning Meeting: 5 Steps Toward Changing Your Classroom and School Culture

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Edutopia blogger Lisa Dabbs shares her own transformative experience with the Morning Meeting model and suggests five steps for integrating this practice into the classroom.