Morning Meeting Lesson Plan
Morning Meeting Routines
Lesson Plan
Duration
30-45
Minutes
Objective
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.
Audience
9th-12th Grade Life Skills Students (Low Cognitive Abilities)
Why This Matters
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.
Preparation (10 Minutes)
Review the Morning Meeting Slides and customize any elements as needed. Prepare physical materials like printed Daily Goal Worksheets or Life Skill Activity Cards.
Materials Needed
Instructional Steps
01
Greeting & Check-in
5 Mins
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.
02
Calendar & Weather Check
10 Mins
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 current conditions. Ask students to describe or choose the matching icon. Discuss appropriate clothing.
03
Daily Goal Setting
10 Mins
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. Use the Daily Goal Worksheet if students are working on writing or fine motor skills.
04
Life Skill Spotlight
15 Mins
Introduce and practice a practical life skill.
- Slide 6: Life Skill Spotlight. Introduce the skill (e.g., "Washing Hands"). Use visuals and simple steps on the slide.
- Slide 7: Let's Practice! Engage students in a short activity or role-play. Use the Life Skill Activity Cards to select different focus skills throughout the week.
Teaching Approach
Interactive slides with clear visuals and concise language. Consistency is key for this audience; repeat the structure every morning to build confidence and independence.
Morning Meeting Slides
Good Morning!
Welcome to our Morning Meeting.
It is so good to see you!
Teacher: Model a warm greeting. Ask "How are you today?"
Today's Greeting:
Say "Good morning!" to a friend.
You can use a wave or a smile too!
What Day Is It?
Today is:
[Day of the Week]
The Date is:
[Month] [Day], [Year]
What's the Weather Like?
Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Look out the window! What do you see?
My Daily Goal:
What is one thing you want to try today?
Listen carefully
Help a friend
Finish my work
Life Skill Spotlight
Hand Washing
? Why do we wash our hands?
? When should we wash them?
Let's learn the steps!
Let's Practice!
1
Wet hands with water.
2
Get soap.
3
Rub hands together.
4
Rinse with water.
5
Dry with a towel.
Great Job!