08/01/25
From the activities below, choose the one you feel will be the best fit!
CONNECT
GREETING
Greet your students as they enter the classroom in a variety of different ways.
QUESTIONS
Choose one or more of the questions to facilitate connection opportunities in your classroom.
QUICK CONNECT
A classroom favorite! Display the quick connect and let the debates begin!
CARE
(Self-care or Caring for Others)
CHECK-IN
Students use the activity below to identify how they are feeling.
FEELINGS
Have your students look at this picture, think about how the person feels, and answer the reflection questions.
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness exercises can help us increase our ability to regulate emotions. These practices decrease stress, anxiety, and depression.
CHARACTER
VIDEO
Have your students discuss what stands out to them in this video.
Sesame Street: Will.i.am Sings “What I Am”
https://youtu.be/cyVzjoj96vs?si=Z0wAVXhDcJJry3x4
CLOSING SONG
Sing along together as a class.
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