In many kindergartens, the morning circle is firmly established. It symbolizes a shared start to the day. The routine remains as consistent as possible in the spirit of a ritual, but individual elements can be varied from time to time and adapted to the respective season. This volume offers numerous activities in the following areas: introduction, greetings, and other rituals, games and actions to begin the morning circle and to take attendance, focusing on getting to know each other at the start of the kindergarten year, closing games, as well as method tips for calendars, time periods, and daily planning, nature and knowledge. Seasonally appropriate songs and activities for playfully expanding factual knowledge on topics such as fruits and vegetables, trees and their fruits, seasons and the annual cycle. Language and communication: playful exercises for getting to know discussion circles.