Lesson Plan
Morning Spark Lesson Plan
Foster community and social-emotional skills among 7th graders through quick check-ins, collaborative activities, and intention setting to energize them for the school day.
Morning meetings build trusting relationships, boost engagement, and promote self-awareness. This session helps students start with positive connections and clear goals, improving classroom climate and readiness to learn.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Mood Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Community Builder
10 minutes
Step 3
Intention Setting
8 minutes
Step 4
Energizer Activity
7 minutes
Lesson Plan
Morning Meeting Plan
Engage 7th graders in a 30-minute morning meeting to build community through check-ins, set daily intentions, and practice SEL skills for a positive and focused school day.
Starting the day with community building and goal setting fosters belonging, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. These skills boost engagement, classroom climate, and readiness to learn, supporting academic and social success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Mood Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Community Builder
10 minutes
Step 3
Intention Setting
8 minutes
Step 4
Energizer Activity
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Momentum
Today’s Agenda
1. Greeting & Mood Check
Mood Board
2. Community Builder
Sample Check-In Prompts
3. Intention Setting
Example Intentions
4. Energizer Activity
Closing & Transition
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
Lesson Plan
Morning Momentum Plan
Build a positive 7th-grade classroom community through quick mood check-ins, partner conversations, goal setting, and an energizing stretch routine to kick off a focused school day.
Starting with community building and intention setting supports social-emotional skills, promotes a sense of belonging, and readies students to engage academically. This Tier 1 routine boosts classroom climate and energy for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Mood Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Community Builder
10 minutes
Step 3
Intention Setting
8 minutes
Step 4
Energizer Activity
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Morning Momentum
Today’s Agenda
1. Greeting & Mood Check
2. Community Builder
3. Intention Setting
4. Energizer Activity
Closing & Transition
Activity
