Activity: morning check in circle

One activity that I would like to create a safe and supportive emotional environment which is called morning check in circle. This mostly play in the morning before starting the class. As the brain before work, it gives a time to give a time of self awareness and self-reflection the day of the past to continue the new day. This activity is giving the opportunity to share how they are feeling and their mind. A talking project starts with passed a small ball into next person who got the ball can share the feeling without interruption. As a result, students can appreciation the effort , recognizing understanding.

This activity works better at the beginning of the staring the school term to get to know each other and make trust. It can also be useful during stressful events or before collaborative projects for a few minutes, when students need emotional reconnection.

The impact of the Circle Check in: This activity supports learning by helping students feel valued and empathy. When students give structured time to express themselves, it builds emotional awareness and empathy among peers. Listening others perspectives understand mutual respect and reduces feeling loneliness. This reinforces positive attitudes behavior and strengthens peer relationships, which help safety and supportive environment. 

By regularly listening to students, the teacher know how to address issues or provide support where needed. The clear structure with rules like respectful listening and one speaker at a time helps students to improve each behavior and more cooperative learning environment.

This check in circle is a simple play role but it is a powerful to build understanding and respecting trust. If we do not do anything about building relationship, there will be less of well being. Because of supporting positive management, it will strengthens  emotional well being.