Reflection Station

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Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Reflection Routine Guide

Guide a 7th grader through a consistent 10-minute daily wrap-up routine that checks in on feelings, reflects on successes and challenges, and creates an actionable plan for the next day.

Structured daily reflection fosters self-awareness, promotes goal-setting, and strengthens self-management skills by helping students track progress and plan proactively.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

10 minutes per session

Approach

Guided individual reflection and planning

Materials

Daily Check-In Slides, Evening Reflection Prompts, and Next-Day Action Plan

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Review this Reflection Routine Guide for flow and timing
Open and customize the Daily Check-In Slides
Print or share electronically the Evening Reflection Prompts
Prepare the Next-Day Action Plan templates

Step 1

Welcome & Daily Check-In

2 minutes

Greet the student warmly and introduce the purpose of today’s 10-minute wrap-up
Invite the student to open the Daily Check-In Slides
Ask them to select an emoji or color that represents their current mood and note any immediate wins or concerns

Step 2

Evening Reflection

4 minutes

Hand the student the Evening Reflection Prompts
Prompt them to write briefly about:
• What went well today?
• What challenges did you face?
• How did you manage your time and emotions?
Encourage honest, concise responses and offer support as needed

Step 3

Next-Day Action Planning

3 minutes

Provide the Next-Day Action Plan sheet
Guide the student to set one or two specific, realistic goals for tomorrow
Ask them to identify the steps and resources needed to achieve each goal
Confirm the plan is clear and actionable

Step 4

Close & Positive Reinforcement

1 minute

Celebrate the student’s reflection and planning efforts with specific praise
Remind them to reference their action plan first thing tomorrow
Encourage consistency and offer to adjust the routine based on their feedback

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Slide Deck

Daily Check-In

Welcome to Reflection Station!

In the next two minutes, we’ll see how you’re feeling and note any quick wins or concerns.

Greet the student warmly and explain that this is a quick daily check-in to capture their current mood and any immediate thoughts. Emphasize that it’s a safe, judgment-free space.

How Are You Feeling?

Choose an emoji or color that matches your mood today:

😀 😐 😞 😡 😴

(Or pick your own!)

Ask the student to choose an emoji or color that reflects their mood and, if they’re comfortable, share why they picked it. Record their choice.

Wins & Challenges

Today’s Wins:
• _______________________________
• _______________________________

Any Concerns?:
• _______________________________
• _______________________________

Prompt the student to list one or two things that went well today and any concerns or challenges. Write down their responses exactly as given.

Journal

Evening Reflection Prompts

Take a few minutes to think back on your day. Answer each question honestly and with as much detail as you can.

1. What is one thing you’re most proud of today?

2. Describe a challenge you faced today. How did you respond, and what might you try differently next time?

3. How did you feel as you worked through your tasks? What strategies did you use to manage your time and emotions?

Cool Down

Next-Day Action Plan

Use your reflections to set clear, achievable goals for tomorrow.

Tomorrow’s Goals

Goal 1: __________________________________________
Goal 2: __________________________________________

Steps to Achieve Your Goals

Step A: ___________________________________________
Step B: ___________________________________________

Resources & Support

What I need (people, tools, strategies):

Checkpoint & Reminder

How I’ll know I’m on track:

Tip: Review this plan first thing tomorrow morning to kickstart your day with confidence!