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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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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

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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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Traffic Light Check-In

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Lisa Zimmerman

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