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.

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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

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