Lesson Plan

Heart & Mind Lesson Plan

Students will reflect on their current emotions and energy levels, share a personal goal for the day, and offer peer support through a structured, 15-minute daily check-in.

Regular heart-and-mind check-ins build emotional awareness, foster a supportive classroom culture, and equip students with self-regulation strategies, laying a strong foundation for academic and social success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Daily Check-In Template

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Norms Reminder

2 minutes

Step 2

Heart Check

4 minutes

Step 3

Mind Check

4 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting

3 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Support Share

2 minutes

Lesson Plan

Mood Meter Moments Lesson Plan

Students will use a visual Mood Meter to identify and name their current emotions, rate their energy/focus, set a daily intention, and request or offer peer support within a structured 15-minute check-in.

Regular Mood Meter check-ins build emotional literacy, foster self-awareness, promote supportive peer connections, and create a positive classroom climate, setting students up for academic and social success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Mood Meter Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Norms Reminder

2 minutes

Step 2

Mood Identification

4 minutes

Step 3

Energy & Focus Self-Assessment

3 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting

3 minutes

Step 5

Peer Support & Closing

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Mood Meter Moments

Welcome students and introduce today’s Mood Meter Moments check-in. Explain that in the next 15 minutes, they’ll name their feelings, assess energy, set a goal, and connect with peers.

Group Norms

Quickly review the group norms to ensure a safe, respectful space for sharing.

Mood Meter Chart

Display the digital Mood Meter on the screen or projector. Encourage students to look at all four quadrants and notice where they currently fit.

Mood Identification

Distribute the Personal Mood Meter Worksheet. Give students 2–3 minutes to circle their quadrant, name the emotion, and note one reason.

Energy & Focus Self-Assessment

Ask students to rate their energy/focus level. Collect quick strategies from volunteers to boost energy if below 4.

Daily Goal Setting

Encourage SMART goal setting and pair students to share and refine their goals.

Peer Support

Facilitate students raising hands to offer or request support. Emphasize community and follow-through.

Closing & Affirmation

Lead the group in a positive affirmation. Remind students to revisit their goals tomorrow and reflect on progress.

Lesson Plan

Heart & Mind Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Daily Check-In Template

Step 1

Welcome & Norms Reminder

Step 2

Heart Check

Step 3

Mind Check

Step 4

Goal Setting

Step 5

Closing & Support Share

Lesson Plan

Mood Meter Moments Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Mood Meter Materials

Step 1

Welcome & Norms Reminder

Step 2

Mood Identification

Step 3

Energy & Focus Self-Assessment

Step 4

Goal Setting

Step 5

Peer Support & Closing

Slide Deck

Mood Meter Moments

Group Norms

Mood Meter Chart

Mood Identification

Energy & Focus Self-Assessment

Daily Goal Setting

Peer Support

Closing & Affirmation

Worksheet

Reading

Mood Meter Moments

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