Did you know that the skills most often reviewed during circle time or morning meeting are directly connected to Kindergarten- 2nd grade standards? The Morning Meeting unit example includes Tiered Activity Plans that teach and review concepts and skills related to daily weather, monthly calendar of events, daily schedule tracker, calendar money, counting up to the 100th of school, and provides explicit guidance for setting whole group learning expectations. The activities within these lessons can be repeated daily across the school year. Data collection tools have also been provided within the unit materials for progress monitoring and reporting on the development of these essential skills across a school year.
This Unit Covers
6
Weeks of Learning
6
Packets of Downloadable Materials and Lessons
55
Ohio Learning Standards
Activities Sets
Group Expectations
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Use visual reminders and communication supports to teach whole-group expectations during morning meeting. Symbols support understanding, choices, participation, and clear instruction throughout daily activities.
Use the calendar each day to learn days, weeks, months, and time patterns. Students practice planning, identifying numbers and dates, and noticing patterns like holidays, seasons, and recurring events.
Count each school day toward a 100-Day celebration. Students practice counting, planning, and joining fun activities that make the number 100 meaningful and exciting.
Use calendar time to build number sense and money skills. Students practice coin identification, values, counting, and odd/even numbers while tracking class savings toward the 100th day of school.
Observe and track the weather each day to learn about patterns over time. Students build weather vocabulary and explore concepts like the water cycle, seasons, and changes in the sky and air.
Use visual schedules to help students track daily routines and build independence. Students practice sequencing, first-then understanding, and organizing activities while learning how time connects to the school day.
