Lesson Plan
Mood Meter Check-In
Students will complete a 10-minute Mood Meter Check-In survey rating their feelings about the start of the school year on a 1–5 scale and answering open-ended questions about needed supports, hopes, and desired changes, providing data to guide classroom community building and teacher planning.
Early insight into students’ feelings and needs fosters a supportive classroom environment, informs targeted Tier 1 supports, and helps teachers respond proactively to student well-being and engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Survey Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
1 minute
Step 2
Rating Scale Review
1 minute
Step 3
Survey Completion
7 minutes
Step 4
Collection and Closing
1 minute

Worksheet


Slide Deck
Mood Meter Check-In
Why We’re Doing This
Understanding the 1–5 Scale
Time to Complete the Survey
Thank You & Next Steps
