Welcome everyone! Today we’re doing an Emotion Regulation Check-Up. Explain that we’ll look at how well we calm ourselves when we feel strong emotions and practice tools to help us stay in control.

Read the objective aloud and walk students through the agenda. Emphasize that their honest answers help us plan future lessons.

Define emotional regulation in kid-friendly terms (“how we calm our feelings”) and pass out the Calm-Down Strategy Cards. Ask each student to name one strategy they recognize.

Distribute the Self-Regulation Checklist. Remind students to circle 1 (Never) to 5 (Always) honestly. Circulate to answer questions and encourage candid responses.

Hand out the Emotion Reflection Worksheet. Instruct students to pick the statement they rated lowest and answer the prompts. Encourage brief sharing if time allows.

Show the Calm-Down Area Poster. Lead the group in two deep breaths and a quick stretch. Then have each student draw one Strategy Card and practice it for 30 seconds.

Thank students for their participation. Explain that you’ll review their checklists and plan next steps. Encourage them to use their favorite strategies whenever needed.