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Morning Meeting Routines

Ana Imrie

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Morning Meeting Routines

Students will actively participate in a structured morning meeting by identifying the date and weather, setting a personal daily goal, and engaging with a practical life skill activity to enhance independence and routine adherence.

Establishing consistent routines helps students predict daily events, reduces anxiety, and builds foundational independence. This lesson reinforces essential life skills like communication, self-care, social skills, and time management in a predictable, supportive format.

Audience

9th-12th Grade Life Skills Students

Time

30-45 minutes

Approach

Interactive slides with clear visuals and concise language.

Materials

Smartboard or Projector, Markers or Dry-Erase Pens (if using a whiteboard), Morning Meeting Slides, Daily Goal Worksheet (optional), and Life Skill Activity Cards (optional)

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Review the Morning Meeting Slides and customize any elements as needed. Prepare any optional physical materials like printed Daily Goal Worksheet or Life Skill Activity Cards.

Step 1

Greeting & Check-in

5 minutes

Begin the morning meeting using the Morning Meeting Slides.
* Slide 1: Welcome! Greet students warmly. Ask each student to share a simple 'How are you today?' response, using visuals (e.g., happy, neutral, sad faces) if helpful.
* Slide 2: Today's Greeting. Encourage students to respond to the daily greeting prompt on the slide.

Step 2

Calendar & Weather Check

10 minutes

Transition to the calendar and weather sections.
* Slide 3: What Day Is It? Guide students to identify the current day, date, month, and year. Use pointing, verbal cues, or direct selection.
* Slide 4: What's the Weather? Discuss the current weather conditions. Ask students to describe or choose the weather icon that matches outside. Briefly discuss appropriate clothing for the weather.

Step 3

Daily Goal Setting

10 minutes

Facilitate personal goal setting.
* Slide 5: My Daily Goal. Explain that setting a goal helps us focus. Provide simple examples like 'I will listen,' 'I will help,' or 'I will finish my task.' Have students verbally state or point to their goal for the day. An optional Daily Goal Worksheet can be used here.

Step 4

Life Skill Spotlight

15 minutes

Introduce and practice a practical life skill.
* Slide 6: Life Skill Spotlight. Introduce the life skill for the day (e.g., 'Washing Hands,' 'Making a Snack,' 'Asking for Help'). Use the visuals and simple steps on the slide.
* Slide 7: Let's Practice! Engage students in a short activity or discussion related to the life skill. This could be a role-play, a sequence ordering task, or a simple hands-on demonstration. If using Life Skill Activity Cards, choose one to focus on.

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Slide Deck

Good Morning, Everyone!

Welcome to our Morning Meeting!

Welcome students warmly as they arrive. Model a simple greeting. Encourage each student to share how they are feeling using simple words or by pointing to an emotion icon if provided in the classroom.

Today's Greeting:

Say "Good morning!" to a friend.

Read the greeting aloud. Prompt students to respond with a simple action or word (e.g., "Good morning, Teacher!" or a wave). Encourage eye contact if appropriate.

What Day Is It?

Today is: [Day of the week]
The Date is: [Month] [Day], [Year]

Use a physical calendar or interactive board to go through each item. Point to the day, date, month, and year as you say them. Ask students to repeat or identify them.

What's the Weather Like?

Is it...
☀️ Sunny?
☁️ Cloudy?
🌧️ Rainy?
❄️ Snowy?

Look outside the window together. Ask students to describe what they see. Guide them to select the correct weather icon. Discuss appropriate clothing briefly.

My Daily Goal:

What is one thing you want to try to do today?

* Listen carefully?
* Help a friend?
* Finish my work?

Explain what a goal is in simple terms. Give examples of simple, achievable goals (e.g., "I will raise my hand," "I will stay on task"). Have students state or point to a goal they want to work on today.

Life Skill Spotlight: Hand Washing

Why do we wash our hands?

When should we wash our hands?

Let's learn the steps!

Introduce the life skill of the day clearly. Use the visuals to explain each step. Keep language concise and focused. (Example: Handwashing)

Let's Practice! Hand Washing

  1. Wet hands with water.
    2. Get soap.
    3. Rub hands together (front, back, in between fingers).
    4. Rinse with water.
    5. Dry with a towel.

Lead a simple practice activity. This could be a verbal sequencing, a short role-play, or a quick demonstration. Reinforce the steps learned.

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Worksheet

My Goal For Today

Name: _________________________

Date: _________________________

My goal for today is to:












I will try my best to reach my goal!

Check when done:

  • I listened carefully.
  • I helped a friend.
  • I finished my work.
  • Other: ____________________________
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Activity

Life Skill Activity Cards

(Cut these cards apart to use for daily life skill practice during the "Life Skill Spotlight" section of the morning meeting.)

Card 1: Washing Hands

  • Look: At the picture of someone washing hands.
  • Talk: Why is it important to wash hands? When should we wash them?
  • Do: Show me how you wet your hands. Show me how you rub soap. (Practice the steps with imaginary water/soap or near a sink if appropriate.)

Card 2: Brushing Teeth

  • Look: At the picture of someone brushing teeth.
  • Talk: Why do we brush our teeth? When should we brush them?
  • Do: Show me how you hold your toothbrush. Show me how you brush up and down. (Practice the motions.)

Card 3: Getting Dressed

  • Look: At pictures of different clothes (shirt, pants, socks).
  • Talk: What clothes do we wear today based on the weather? (Link to What's the Weather Like? if possible)
  • Do: Point to a shirt. Point to pants. Show me how you put on a jacket. (Practice identifying clothing and simple dressing actions.)

Card 4: Making a Simple Snack

  • Look: At pictures of simple snacks (e.g., apple slices, crackers with cheese).
  • Talk: What are some healthy snacks? What do we need to make this snack?
  • Do: Show me how you would open a cracker box. Show me how you would get an apple. (Discuss and sequence steps for a simple snack.)

Card 5: Greeting Others

  • Look: At pictures of people greeting each other (waving, shaking hands).
  • Talk: How do we say hello to someone? Why is it nice to say hello?
  • Do: Practice saying "Hello!" to a friend. Practice a wave. (Role-play simple greetings.)

Card 6: Asking for Help

  • Look: At a picture of a student raising their hand or asking for help.
  • Talk: When should we ask for help? Who can we ask for help?
  • Do: Show me how you ask for help. What words do you use? ("Can you help me, please?") (Practice raising a hand and using polite words.)

Card 7: Following a Schedule

  • Look: At a simple visual schedule for the day (e.g., Morning Meeting -> Work Time -> Break).
  • Talk: What comes first? What comes next? Why is it good to follow a schedule?
  • Do: Point to the next activity on our classroom schedule. (Practice tracking the daily schedule.)

Card 8: Putting Things Away

  • Look: At a picture of toys or materials being put back in their places.
  • Talk: Why do we put things away? Where do these things go?
  • Do: Point to where the crayons go. Show me how you put your chair in. (Practice organizing and cleaning up.)
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