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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.

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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

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Sunrise Circle Chat

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Gather & Settle

Greeting

Feelings Check-In

Closing & Transition

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Sunrise Circle Chat

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