Morning Launch Slides
Daily Routine
Morning Launchpad
Today is Awesome Day
1
Greeting
Say hello & welcome your crew
2
Check-In
Identify feelings & energy zones
3
Share & Play
Question & brain warm-up
4
Focus
Breathe & preview the day
Class Agreement: We listen actively, speak kindly, and support everyone.
Ready to roll
STEP 1
Greeting Station
Pick one way to greet your neighbor
Wave & Smile
Friendly wave across the circle
No Touch
Fist Bump
Quick gentle knuckle tap
Gentle Touch
Peace Sign
Flash two fingers & head nod
Visual Sign
Verbal Shout
Say a warm verbal hello
Spoken Word
Sentence Stem: "Good morning, [Name]! I am glad you are here."
Voice Level 1 (Partner)
STEP 2
Feelings Check-In
Where is your battery level today?
Blue Zone
Low Energy
- • Tired / Sleepy
- • Sad / Lonely
- • Moving slowly
Help: Stretch & Water
Green Zone
Ready to Go
- • Focused & Calm
- • Happy & Proud
- • Ready to Learn
Help: Keep the flow
Yellow Zone
High Energy
- • Anxious / Worried
- • Super Silly
- • Frustrated
Help: Deep Breaths
Red Zone
Overwhelmed
- • Very Angry
- • Out of Control
- • Need a Break
Help: Quiet Space
Check-in Stem: "Right now I am in the [Color] Zone because..."
All feelings are welcome
STEP 3A
Question of the Day
Share with Partner or Group
Would You Rather Question
If you could have one superpower for just 24 hours, which would you pick?
A
Flight & Super Speed
Fly anywhere in the world instantly
B
Talk to All Animals
Understand pets and wild creatures
Option A
"I would choose Flight because I want to..."
Option B
"I would choose Animal Talk because I want to ask..."
STEP 3B
Daily Brain Warm-Up
Which One Doesn't Belong?
1
🚲
Bicycle
2 Wheels • Pedals
Option 1
2
🛹
Skateboard
4 Wheels • Deck
Option 2
3
🛶
Canoe
0 Wheels • Water
Option 3
4
🛴
Scooter
2 Wheels • Handle
Option 4
Hint: There is NO wrong answer if you can explain your reasoning!
Explain: "___ doesn't belong because..."
STEP 4A
Mindful Reset
Take a breath & center your mind
4-Count Box Breathing
1. INHALE
4 Seconds
Through nose
2. HOLD
4 Seconds
Stay still
3. EXHALE
4 Seconds
Slow breath out
4. REST
4 Seconds
Relax shoulders
Repeat 2 times together
Today's Affirmation
"I can handle tough things. My voice and effort matter today."
Repeat out loud or in your head!
Body cue: Unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, and plant both feet flat. Ready to shine
STEP 4B
Today's Flight Plan
Daily Schedule & Target
Schedule Overview
1
Morning Launch & Homeroom
Greetings, planning & lockers
8:30 - 9:00
2
ELA & Reading Workshop
Small groups & independent reading
9:05 - 10:20
3
Math Lab & Practice Stations
Hands-on manipulatives & games
10:25 - 11:40
4
Lunch & Social Recess
Refuel, move & recharge
11:45 - 12:35
Class Target
Complete all tasks with at least 1 self-check before turning in!
Goal: Quality over speed!
Materials Needed
✔ Charged Chromebook
✔ Math binder & pencil
✔ Silent reading book
Let's have a fantastic day of learning!
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