Lesson Plan
Sunny Start Circle Lesson Plan
Guide 2nd graders through a 15-minute morning circle to greet peers, share feelings, and practice a quick mindful breathing exercise, building community and self-regulation skills.
Starting the day with a structured SEL routine fosters emotional literacy, strengthens classroom connections, and equips students with simple strategies to manage stress and focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Warm Welcome
3 minutes
Step 2
Feelings Check-In
5 minutes
Step 3
Sharing Spotlight
5 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Moment
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Sunrise Circle Lesson Plan
Guide 2nd graders through a 15-minute SEL morning meeting where they greet peers, share feelings, and practice mindful breathing to build community, emotional awareness, and self-regulation.
Starting the day with a structured morning meeting builds emotional literacy, strengthens classroom bonds, and provides simple self-regulation tools—setting a positive tone for learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Greeting & Warm Welcome
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotional Check-In
5 minutes
Step 3
Sharing Spotlight
5 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Moment
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Sunrise Circle
Today's Routine
Greeting & Warm Welcome
Emotional Check-In
Sharing Spotlight
Mindful Moment
Let’s Begin Our Day!
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
