8/20/2026

Morning Announcements

Morning Meeting Agenda

Mon · Social Studies Tue · Literacy Wed · Science Thu · Math Fri · ROAR + Houses
Math of the Day

Shapes and patterns everywhere!

Math isn’t only numbers — it’s also shapes and patterns, and once you start looking, you’ll find them all around you.

Let’s be shape detectives! Circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles are hiding all around our room.

Four shapes: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle
Let’s talk
  • How many sides does a triangle have? A square? Let’s count together!
  • What is your favorite shape, and where do you see it in our room?
Try it

This or That: circles or squares? Pick your favorite, then find one of each in our classroom and point to them!

Pattern puzzle: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___ — what number comes next, and what is the rule?

The number pattern 2, 4, 6, 8 with a missing next term
Reveal the answerHide the answer
10 — the pattern adds 2 each time (counting by 2s, the even numbers!).
Let’s talk
  • Where do you see patterns in real life? (Think music, calendars, floor tiles…)
  • This or That: would you rather count by 2s or by 5s to 100? Which is faster, and why?
Try it

With a partner, make up your own number pattern — then see if they can crack the rule!

Additional Notes/Activities

If additional activities are needed for the Morning Meeting, they will be added here.