Coming up with new morning meeting questions every day in September can feel like one more thing to prep when your brain is already full of BTS logistics! If you want your mornings to feel smoother, a predictable Question of the Day routine saves time and helps your class get connected right away.
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Why September Morning Meeting Questions Matter
Mornings set the tone for the ENTIRE day. A simple question gives students a chance to ease in, share something about themselves, and practice speaking and listening skills in a low-pressure way.
If you don’t run a full morning meeting, you can still use daily questions as a bell ringer, partner chat, or quick post-recess reset. It fits anywhere.
How to Structure Your Morning Questions
The easiest way to make this routine stick is to keep the format consistent. Additionally, students can use the provided sentence starters to practice speaking in complete sentences.
Here’s the weekly structure I use in September. Each day follows a familiar and consistent pattern.
My Weekend Monday
This day serves a dual purpose. It allows you to gauge students’ emotional states and gives students a chance to share about their weekend, something many of them are eager to do!
Top Two Tuesday
On this day, students respond to a given prompt. Each week, a different topic is featured, and students share their responses. If students need inspiration, use the ‘examples’ slide to spark ideas.
Would You Rather Wednesday
This is the classic ‘Would You Rather’ game. Students see two options and choose one. The real images are beneficial for all students, particularly English Learners.
This or That Thursday
Similar to Wednesday, students are given two options and must choose one. They can vote by moving to either side of the classroom or just responding verbally.
Fun Photo Friday
Essentially, students create a meme from the photo. They look at the funny picture and come up with a caption. I always provide examples first before they create their own. I love seeing their creative ideas!
Try a Week of September Questions!
If you want to try this routine without planning a full month, you can grab September week one for just $1. It Includes:
⭐ 5 daily Question of the Day slides with simple visuals + sentence starters
⭐ flexible for 2nd-4th grade
⭐ works for morning meeting, bell work, or whole-group discussions
Ways to Use These September Morning Meeting Slides
While I’ve created them for September Question of the Day prompts, these slides are incredibly versatile.
Here are a few ideas:
- Beginning of the day/September morning meeting discussions
- Whole-group discussions projected on the SmartBoard (students can write responses in a notebook or respond verbally)
- Writing prompts
- Brain breaks
- Daily check-ins
- Wrap-up, end-of-the-day meetings
What Are Some Good Morning Meeting Questions For September and Beyond?
Interested in other versions and ways to use these Question of the Day slides?
For more ideas that go beyond just daily prompts, check out my post on morning meeting questions that build classroom community!
FAQ About Morning Meeting Question of the Day
Q: What is a morning meeting question of the day?
It’s a simple, consistent daily prompt that students answer during morning meeting. It can be verbal, written, or shared with a partner. These questions help ease students into the day and build classroom community.
Q: What are fun morning meeting questions to ask?
Fun questions are usually short and easy to answer, like “Would you rather fly or be invisible?” or “What’s the best ice cream flavor?” You’ll find these types of prompts in the September slides.
Q: Can I use morning meeting questions as check-ins?
Yes! These questions work well as daily check-ins. They give students a low-pressure way to share how they’re feeling or what’s on their mind.
Q: Are these questions good for all grade levels?
These slides are designed for 2nd-4th grade, but they’re flexible enough to work with other grades as well. You can always adjust the format or language to match your students’ needs!
Q: Do I need the full month, or can I just start with Week 1?
Starting with Week 1 is perfect during BTS when you’re still learning student personalities and energy. Once routines settle, you can continue the pattern for the rest of September.
Get Your September Morning Meeting Questions!
These September Week 1 Morning Meeting Question of the Day slides are perfect for back-to-school morning meetings and are just $1!
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