Lesson Plan
Circle Facilitation Guide
Facilitate a 15-minute circle where each 9th grader identifies and shares their current emotional state, fostering self-awareness, empathy, and classroom support.
Regular emotional check-ins build community, destigmatize discussing feelings, and help the teacher gauge and respond to student well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Introduction
1 minute
Step 2
Mood Meter Check-In
4 minutes
Step 3
One-Word Check-In
5 minutes
Step 4
Support Pledge & Closing
3 minutes
Step 5
Variations & Extensions
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Mood Meter Visual

Discussion


Cool Down

