10 Student Check-In Activities to Connect and Understand
10 unique student check-in activities to find out how students are feeling and thinking about school. Pick one or two that work for you!
ReadAbout This Resource
Check-ins are a predictable and helpful way to start your individual counseling sessions. They provide an opportunity for students to express themselves, allowing you to understand how the student is feeling and what they are thinking.
WHY USE CHECK-INS
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Create a predictable start to sessions
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Understand a student's thoughts and feelings
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Build trust and open communication
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Learn about challenges and concerns
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Show empathy and care
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Feelings Check-Ins
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Feelings Chart
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Feelings Slips
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Feelings Spinner
Scale Check-Ins
Scales can help a student understand how big or strong their feelings are.
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Cup: Overflowing cups to symbolize stress or other big feelings.
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Weather: Sunny to Stormy
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Thermometer: Label with feelings and strategies.
Goal Check-Ins
Students reflect on their progress, their strategies, what got in the way, and what to do now.
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3 different variations (Gardening, Treasure, Hike)
Reflection Check-Ins
These help students stop and think about their week or day or situation. Great way to get information they may not have thought to share.
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Magic Wand
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Time Machine
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Grateful
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Award
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In My Shoes
DETAILS
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Color and Blackline Included
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Great for elementary and middle school students
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Perfect for individual and group counseling
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Great for school counselors, social workers, and psychologists
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