Lesson Plan
Morning Circle Plan
Students will engage in a 15-minute morning meeting to build community, practice social-emotional skills, and set a positive tone by greeting peers, sharing feelings, participating in a quick activity, and receiving daily messages.
Starting the day with community-building and SEL check-ins supports students' emotional well-being, fosters connections, and establishes a positive classroom culture for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Morning Meeting Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting
1 minute
Step 2
Attendance & Feelings Check-In
3 minutes
Step 3
Share Prompt
4 minutes
Step 4
Movement Activity
3 minutes
Step 5
Daily Message & Announcements
2 minutes
Step 6
Closing Circle
2 minutes

Slide Deck
[Today's Date]
Morning Circle Spark
Greeting
Attendance & Feelings Check-In
Share Prompt
Movement Activity
Daily Message & Announcements
Closing Circle

Script

