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Unit
Morning Meeting

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 to the stage with 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

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6

Weeks of Learning

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Sets of Activities

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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.

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The Calendar

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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.

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100 Day

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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.

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Calendar Money

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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.

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Weather Watch

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Observe and track the weather each day to learn patterns over time. Students build weather vocabulary and explore concepts like the water cycle, seasons, and changes in the sky and air.

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Daily Schedule/Time

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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.

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