Lesson Plan
Traffic Light Check-In Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and self-monitor their emotions using the Traffic Light Check-In tool, enabling them to identify their emotional state and select strategies to stay in the green zone throughout the day.
Teaching this simple, visual self-regulation strategy builds self-awareness, supports emotional growth, reduces disruptions, and helps students stay focused and ready to learn.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Teach Traffic Light Check-In
4 minutes
Step 3
Model Check-In
3 minutes
Step 4
Student Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Daily Routine
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Traffic Light Check-In
How Are You Feeling?
Traffic Light Zones
See the Posters & Feelings List
Modeling the Check-In
Your Turn to Practice
Daily Check-In Routine

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