Morning Meeting share questions are the perfect way to foster connections, build trust, and create a sense of community in your classroom. One of the best parts of Morning Meeting is the sharing component—a chance for students to express themselves and listen to their peers. But sometimes, it’s hard to come up with new and engaging questions that spark conversation without eating up too much time.

Here’s a list of 25 thoughtful share questions that are perfect for elementary students. These questions are simple, quick, and designed to get students talking and connecting.

If you love these questions, make sure to check out my Morning Meeting Slides – they come up with greetings, activities, and a share question for every single day of the school year!

25 Thoughtful Morning Meeting Questions

1. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to today?

This question helps students set a positive intention for the day while sharing something personal.

2. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

A fun and imaginative question that sparks creativity and often leads to some hilarious responses.

3. What’s your favorite book or story?

Great for encouraging a love of reading and letting students recommend books to each other.

4. What’s your favorite season and why?

This question invites students to reflect on what they love about the world around them.

5. What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekend?

Perfect for learning more about your students’ lives outside of school.

6. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

A question that encourages curiosity and dreaming big.

7. What’s one thing that always makes you laugh?

This question brings positive energy to the room and gets everyone smiling.

8. What’s your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?

Simple and relatable, this question is great for those mornings when you want a quick share.

9. If you had a pet dragon, what would you name it?

A silly and creative question that sparks lots of fun answers.

10. What’s one goal you have for this week?

Helps students practice setting goals and thinking ahead.

11. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

A fun way to learn more about students’ personalities and imaginations.

12. What’s your favorite subject in school and why?

This question gives insight into what excites and motivates your students academically.

13. Who is someone you look up to and why?

A great way to build social-emotional skills and discuss role models.

14. What’s your favorite thing to do with your family?

This question helps students share more about their home lives and traditions.

15. If you could invent something, what would it be?

Encourages creativity and innovation, sparking great conversations.

16. What’s a talent or skill you have that you’re proud of?

Boosts self-esteem and gives classmates a chance to celebrate each other’s strengths.

17. What’s your favorite holiday or celebration?

A festive question that invites students to share traditions and cultural experiences.

18. If you had a time machine, what time period would you visit?

A fun and imaginative question that also teaches historical thinking.

19. What’s one act of kindness you’ve done recently?

This question encourages reflection and helps foster a culture of kindness in your classroom.

20. What’s your favorite type of weather and why?

A simple question that gets students talking about their preferences and experiences.

21. If you could switch places with any character from a book or movie, who would it be?

A fun way to encourage storytelling and creative thinking.

22. What’s one thing you like to do to relax?

This question introduces self-care practices and helps students learn from each other.

23. What’s your favorite game or sport to play?

Great for connecting students with similar interests.

24. If you could design your dream classroom, what would it look like?

A fun way to get student input and inspire creativity.

25. What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?

A simple yet meaningful question that fosters gratitude and positivity.

Tips for Using Share Questions

• Keep It Short: Remind students to keep their answers brief so everyone gets a turn.
• Rotate Questions: Use a variety of questions to keep things fresh and engaging.
• Use Pair or Group Shares: For larger classes, have students share with a partner or small group instead of the whole class.
• Encourage Active Listening: Teach students to listen respectfully and respond with kind words or questions.

How my Morning Meeting Resource Can Help with your Share Questions:

If you love these share questions but don’t always have the time to come up with your own, my Morning Meeting product is here to help! It includes:

• Dozens of Pre-Made Share Questions: Ready to use for every season and occasion.
• Themed Activities: From greetings to mini-games, everything you need to create a meaningful Morning Meeting.
• SEL Integration: Built-in opportunities for kindness, teamwork, and reflection.
• Easy-to-Use Format: Perfect for busy mornings when time is tight.

Teachers who use this resource say it’s a game-changer for creating consistent and engaging Morning Meetings. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or new to Morning Meetings, this product has everything you need to build a strong classroom community in just minutes a day.

One of the best parts of this product? The year-round share questions are completely done for you! From winter-themed prompts to questions perfect for back-to-school or end-of-year reflections, you’ll have thoughtful, engaging conversation starters for every month. No more scrambling to think of fresh ideas—just grab what you need and get started.

These questions are designed to be quick to prep and easy to implement, saving you time while encouraging meaningful connections in your classroom. You’ll love how they inspire thoughtful discussions, help students build relationships, and make Morning Meetings something your students look forward to all year long.

Morning Meetings are an invaluable way to connect with your students and set the tone for the day. With these 25 thoughtful share questions, you’ll have plenty of ideas to keep your meetings fresh and engaging.

Which question will you try first? Let me know in the comments!

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