• Begin with the Emotional Thermometer Warm-Up to gauge initial emotional states.
  - Ask students to silently reflect on their current feeling and consider where it falls on the 'Emotional Thermometer'.
  - Facilitate a brief, anonymous share-out (e.g., show on fingers 1-5, or a quick thumbs up/down for general mood).

• Use the Emotional Check-In Slide Deck to introduce the lesson.
  - Explain the importance of recognizing and understanding emotions, both their own and others

'Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to do something a little different to start our class. We're going to check in with our emotions. Why do you think it’s important to talk about how we’re feeling? Think about it for a moment. (Pause)
It’s important because our feelings impact everything we do – how we learn, how we interact with friends, and even how we solve problems. When we understand our emotions, we can manage them better, and we can also better understand others. We're going to use this quick check-in to help us build a more supportive classroom where everyone feels seen and heard.'

• Distribute the My Emotional Snapshot Worksheet or plain paper to each student.
  - Guide students through the worksheet, encouraging them to draw or write about their current emotions and what might be contributing to them.
  - Emphasize that this is a personal reflection and they only need to share what they are comfortable with.
  - Circulate the room to offer support and gently prompt students who may be struggling to identify feelings.

• Conclude with the One Word Wonders Cool-Down.
  - Ask students to share one word that describes how they feel after completing the activity, or one new thing they learned about emotions.
  - Collect the worksheets as an informal assessment to gauge overall classroom emotional well-being and identify any students who might need additional support.