Check-In

Required materials: bandages

Check in: Does anyone have any hurts today?

Teacher response: If someone shares a hurt, ask them if you can put the bandage on for them (this is important for students who may not have received basic caregiving). It is okay if they decline and want to do it themselves. 

Note:  Students may have "outside hurts" (something you can see) or "inside hurts" (feelings). Both are valid.  In the beginning, many students will want a band aid. That is okay! Try not to deny someone the opportunity for connection.

Required materials: various Chap Sticks (ideally scented ones)

Check in: Does anyone need some Happy Chappy today? 

Teacher response: When a student raises their hand, rub some of the Chap Stick on the back of their hand. 

Required materials: lotion

Check in: Is anyone feeling cranky today and need some cranky cream? 

Teacher response: If a student raises their hand, give them a small squirt of lotion on their hands. 

Required materials: lotion

Check in: Is anyone feeling like they need a little extra comfort today? 

Teacher response: If a student raises their hand, give them a small squirt of lotion on their hands (ideally a different scent than the cranky cream).

Check-In:  Today we are doing a weather check in. I am going to name a few different kinds of weather. Raise your hand if you are feeling like that weather (Ex: sunny, rainy, cloud, etc.) 

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Check-In: How are you feeling on this goal scale?

Optional: You could give each student a sticky note, have them write their name, and place it on the smartboard next to the image they feel.

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Check-In: How are you feeling on this Baby Yoda (Grogu) scale?

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Check-In: How are you feeling on this goal scale?

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Check-In: How are you feeling on this Spongebob scale?

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Check-In: How are you feeling on this feelings wheel? 

Optional: You could give each student a sticky note, have them write their name, and place it on the smartboard next to the image they feel. 

Check-In: I feel excited when...?

Check-In: I feel thankful for...?

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Check-In: Which bird describes how you feel today? 

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Check-In: Which Stitch do you feel like today? 

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Check-In: How are you feeling on this feelings chart?