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
Group Norms
Mood Meter Chart
Mood Identification
Energy & Focus Self-Assessment
Daily Goal Setting
Peer Support
Closing & Affirmation
Worksheet
Reading
