Lesson Plan
Morning Momentum Lesson Plan
Equip teachers with practical strategies to establish consistent morning routines that boost student engagement and create a positive classroom climate. Goals: design effective routines, implement engaging opening activities, and reflect on practice.
Strong daily routines reduce management issues, support student readiness, and foster a positive learning environment from the first minute. This session helps teachers proactively set expectations, build classroom culture, and improve student engagement.
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Prep
Preparation
25 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Research Overview
20 minutes
Step 3
Routine Design Activity
30 minutes
Step 4
Group Share and Feedback
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
15 minutes

Slide Deck
Morning Momentum
Session Objectives
Why Routines Matter
Agenda (90 minutes)
Icebreaker Instructions
Capturing Key Themes
Research Highlights
Impact on Students
Q&A and Discussion
Routine Design Activity
Using the Toolkit
Sketch Your Routine
Facilitator Tips
Group Share Guidelines
Plus-Delta Feedback
Feedback Recap
Reflection & Action Planning
Sharing Next Steps
Key Takeaways
Resources
Thank You!

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