Daily Check-In Activity: Enhance SEL and Student-Teacher Communication

The Daily Check-In Activity is an essential tool for fostering Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and enhancing student-teacher communication in the classroom. This comprehensive resource includes a variety of engaging and reflective components designed to help students articulate their feelings, reflect on their experiences, and communicate their needs effectively.

With this Daily Check-In Activity, you receive:

• Daily Check-In Worksheet: A daily form with emotional check-in and goal-setting questions, as well as a section for students to communicate specific needs or information to their teacher for the day.
• Weekly Reflection Worksheet: A reflective form for students to summarize their week, including challenges faced, lessons learned, and any specific notes to share with the teacher.
• Daily Reflection Prompt Cards and Discussion Guide: Two sheets of prompt cards for daily reflection activities and an accompanying discussion guide for facilitating end-of-the-day reflection and discussion, promoting group rapport and emotional intelligence.

Social Emotional Learning Objectives addressed:

• Self-Awareness: Helps students recognize and articulate their emotions and needs.
• Emotional Regulation: Encourages students to reflect on their experiences and develop strategies for managing their emotions.
• Effective Communication: Fosters open communication between students and teachers, ensuring students feel supported and understood.
• Group Rapport: Builds a sense of community and support among students through group discussions and shared reflections.

The Daily Check-In Activity is an indispensable resource for any classroom, creating a structured routine for emotional expression and reflection. It helps students develop important SEL skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, and effective communication. By incorporating daily and weekly reflections, students learn to identify and express their emotions, recognize their achievements and challenges, and build a supportive classroom community.