April Digital Calendar and Morning Meeting Activities for PreK & Kindergarten

How to Use an April Digital Calendar and Morning Meeting for an Engaging Start to the Day

April is a month full of growth, renewal, and excitement, and your morning meetings can reflect that! A well-structured morning meeting routine helps set the tone for the rest of the day and gives students the opportunity to connect with each other, engage in learning activities, and get organized for their tasks ahead. Using a digital calendar for April alongside interactive morning meeting activities is a fantastic way to keep your classroom engaged, whether you are teaching in-person or virtually.

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Here’s how you can use the April Digital Calendar and Morning Meeting to enhance your students’ daily learning experience:

1. Track the Date with an Interactive Calendar

Begin each morning by updating your April digital calendar. Students can practice counting the days, learn the days of the week, and work on number recognition and sequencing. The Google Slides version allows for easy interaction where students can click and count, which is perfect for PreK and Kindergarten learners.

2. Engage with the “Letter, Number, Shape, and Color of the Day”

Each day, focus on a new letter, number, shape, and color. This is a great way to reinforce foundational math and literacy concepts. You can ask students questions about the letter (e.g., “Can you think of something that starts with this letter?”) and help them build vocabulary. The interactive slides make it easy for students to see and learn through visual aids, which is ideal for engaging young learners.

3. Track Weather and Temperature

Understanding the weather is an everyday skill, and with the April weather graph, students can track daily weather patterns. Students can record the temperature, observe the changes in weather, and even use this information to discuss trends as the month progresses. It’s a fun and practical way to incorporate science and math into your morning routine.

4. Daily “Would You Rather” Questions

What better way to spark curiosity and get your students talking than with a fun “Would You Rather” activity? This bundle includes 30 themed “Would You Rather” slides to encourage students to think critically and discuss their choices with peers. It’s perfect for building communication skills and getting students excited for the rest of the day’s learning.

5. Customize Your Morning Routine with Blank Templates

The April digital calendar and morning meeting pack also includes 10 blank customizable slides. These can be used to tailor the morning meeting to your classroom’s needs, whether you’re focusing on specific goals, special events, or seasonal topics. It’s a versatile feature that allows you to keep the morning meeting fresh and relevant for your students.

6. Virtual or In-Person? It Works for Both!

This resource is designed to be adaptable, making it perfect for both virtual learning and in-person classrooms. If you’re teaching remotely, students can engage with the slides through Google Classroom or another platform, and for in-person classrooms, you can display the slides on a projector or interactive board for easy access.

Conclusion

The April Digital Calendar and Morning Meeting is more than just a tool for timekeeping; it’s a fun and interactive way to start the day with your students. By using engaging activities like weather tracking, daily questions, and shape/letter/number of the day, you’ll keep your young learners excited and ready to learn. Plus, with its digital format, it’s easy to implement in both virtual and traditional settings.

So, whether you’re in the classroom or teaching remotely, make your April mornings a little brighter and a lot more engaging with this digital resource!

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