Student-Friendly Definition
Morning meeting is the time when the class comes together to start the day, say hello, listen, share, learn about the day, and do activities together.
Hidden Curriculum of Vision
Routine: Morning Meeting
Morning meeting is a daily group routine where students greet others, share information, track the schedule, and understand classroom community expectations. Understanding the purpose, expectations, sequence, and social participation required during a classroom morning meeting. Applicable Learners: Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Intellectual Disabilities Early Childhood Elementary Students
Also known as: Morning Meeting
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Why Vision Matters
Children who are sighted naturally learn the expectations of morning meeting by watching their classmates. They observe where everyone sits, who is on their left/right, how far apart they are, when to be quiet, how to raise a hand, who is speaking, how classmates greet one another, when to clap, laugh, sing, or participate, and when attention shifts to a ne...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding morning meeting supports safety, belonging, efficient transitions, academic access, group participation, independence, and confidence in unfamiliar school and community situations.
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Routines and Group Participation - Readiness Framework
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