Lesson Plan
Sunrise Circle Chat Lesson Plan
Facilitate a supportive 15-minute morning meeting where 2nd graders practice greeting each other, share feelings using a talking piece, and foster emotional awareness and classroom community.
Starting each day with positive interactions and emotional check-ins helps students feel connected, nurtures empathy, reduces anxiety, and builds a respectful classroom climate conducive to learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Gather and Settle
2 minutes
Step 2
Greeting
4 minutes
Step 3
Feelings Check-In
5 minutes
Step 4
Closing and Transition
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Sunrise Circle Chat
Materials
Gather & Settle
Greeting
Feelings Check-In
Closing & Transition

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