5. Plan Ahead
Planning ahead is the key to reducing stress and ensuring your morning meetings run smoothly.
Use ready-to-go resources like my Count the Days printables and Illustrated Learning Intentions to save you hours of prep time.
These resources are designed to help you easily integrate curriculum objectives into your routine and leave you free to focus on teaching.
Starting morning meetings in your classroom doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few simple steps, you’ll be on your way to creating a daily routine that
FAQs About Morning Meetings in Kindergarten
What Are the Objectives of a Morning Meeting?
The main objectives of a morning meeting are to create a positive start to the day, foster a sense of classroom community, and connect students with the learning goals they’ll be working on.
Morning meetings also help students transition smoothly from home to school, while providing opportunities to reinforce social-emotional skills, independence, and curriculum concepts like numeracy, literacy, and sequencing.
How Do I Fit Morning Meetings Into a Play-Based Schedule?
In a play-based classroom, morning meetings act as the bridge between structured learning and child-led play. By keeping them short (10–20 minutes) and focused, you can easily embed learning goals and routines without taking time away from play-based activities.
For example, use your morning meeting to introduce WALT goals, review calendar work, or practise phonics skills—then your tuning-in session will be shorter and your students will have more investigation time.
Can I Adapt Morning Meetings for Older/Younger Students?
Absolutely!
Morning meetings are flexible and can be adapted for any age group:
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For younger students, keep the routine simple and focus on visuals, movement activities, and short attention spans.
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For older students, introduce more complex discussions, higher-order thinking prompts, or student-led STEAM activities to challenge their developing skills.
With thoughtful planning, morning meetings can be tailored to meet the developmental needs of any class.
Setting Up for Your Success with Morning Meetings
Morning meetings are an important classroom routine.
They’re a powerful way to transform your mornings and set the stage for a successful day.
A Recap of Key Points
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Morning meetings create a positive tone, foster a strong sense of community, and support curriculum goals.
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They provide a smooth, focused, and engaging start to the day, helping students feel confident and ready to learn.
With the right tools, implementing morning meetings is simple and effective.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your routine, these strategies and resources will help you make your mornings impactful and enjoyable.
Ready to transform your mornings?
Download my Morning Meeting Visual Schedule Train, Illustrated Learning Intentions, and Count the Days resources to get started today.
With these tools, you’ll save time, reduce stress, and create a morning meeting routine that engages your students and supports their learning – every – single – day!