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Need fun, low-prep Morning Meeting activities that work well in a circle, require minimal materials, and actually get your students engaged? Look no further! Morning Meeting is the perfect time to build a strong classroom community—but you don’t need elaborate games or extra prep to make it meaningful.
These 7 must-try Morning Meeting activities are circle-friendly, classroom-tested, and easy to start tomorrow. And if you’re tired of coming up with new ideas every week, I’ve got a time-saving solution: my Morning Meeting Slides—packed with 70 editable activities (plus 55 greetings and 280 shares) that work all year long.
Choose a topic—like seasons, snacks, or animals—and assign one option to each “corner” of your classroom. Students start seated in the circle. When you call out a category (“Favorite snack: popcorn, fruit, crackers, or cookies?”), students walk to their corner, then return to the circle.
Why it works: It gets students up and moving while learning about each other.
Use a soft ball, stuffed animal, or classroom object. Choose a theme (e.g., favorite hobby, something that makes you smile), and pass the object around the circle. Only the person holding the item may speak.
Want to add a challenge? Set a timer for 2–3 minutes and see how many responses you can get before time runs out.
Why it works: Builds turn-taking, active listening, and respect for others’ voices.
Everyone starts seated. Call out a prompt like:
Students get up, mingle briefly, then return to the circle after each round.
Why it works: Fast-paced and social, this energizes the class while building connections.
Everyone sits in a circle. One student starts by saying “Ha.” The next person adds another “Ha” (so it becomes “Ha ha”), and it continues around the circle. The goal is to make it all the way around without anyone laughing. Spoiler: No one ever makes it!
Why it works: It breaks the ice and leaves everyone in a great mood.
Challenge students to line up silently by birthday month, height, or number of letters in their first name—without talking. Once complete, they return to the circle.
Why it works: Promotes nonverbal communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Place 4–5 objects in the center of the circle. Give students 30 seconds to memorize them, then close their eyes. Secretly remove one item. Students open their eyes and try to guess what’s missing.
Why it works: Sharpens memory skills and adds a little excitement to the meeting.
Start by giving a compliment to a student in the circle. That student then “pops up” and gives a compliment to someone else, and so on. Keep it moving quickly like popping popcorn!
Why it works: This boosts confidence and builds a positive classroom culture in just a few minutes.
Want to stop scrambling for activities? My Morning Meeting Slides were made for busy teachers who want to build a strong classroom culture—without reinventing the wheel every week.
Whether you use Morning Meeting daily or just sprinkle it in, this yearlong resource gives you everything you need—ready to display, print, or assign.
Morning Meeting doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming to be effective. With just a few minutes each day and a handful of easy, go-to activities, you can create a space where students feel seen, connected, and ready to learn. These circle-based games are simple, fun, and impactful—and they’ll quickly become a favorite part of your classroom routine.
And if you’re ready to take the guesswork out of planning, my Morning Meeting Slides have everything you need to make your mornings run smoothly all year long. From editable games and prompts to ready-to-use templates, you’ll never be stuck wondering what to do again.
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