Check In Flow Guide Check-In Flow Guide
Tier 3 Individual Support Protocol
Duration
5 Minutes
Objective
Guide an individual 8th-grade student through a structured daily protocol to identify feelings, reflect on triggers, celebrate small wins, and set proactive goals.
Why This Matters
"Regular check-ins build self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and reinforce proactive coping for students needing Tier 3 support, boosting confidence and monitoring progress."
Prep & Materials
Review (2 Minutes)
Quick Feelings Poll
Morning Mood Meter
Check-In Conversation Guide
Essential Gear
Timer or stopwatch
Writing utensil
The 5-Minute Protocol
MIN 1
Warm-Up Poll
Ask the student to complete the Quick Feelings Poll to rate how they feel right now. Quickly note any extreme responses to discuss later.
MIN 1
Mood Meter Check
Have the student mark their current mood on the Morning Mood Meter . Ask one follow-up: “What made you choose that spot?”
MIN 1
Reflect on Triggers
Use the first prompts in the Conversation Guide to ask about triggers from yesterday and how they reacted.
MIN 1
Celebrate Small Wins
Ask: “What is one thing you felt good about since our last check-in?” and explore how that felt.
MIN 1
Set a Positive Goal
Identify one small goal for the next check-in and define a specific step to take today.
Approach: Guided self-reflection with quick prompts. Keep the pace brisk but supportive.
Morning Mood Meter Worksheet Morning Mood Meter
Daily Reflection & Regulation
Student Name
Date
Instructions
Circle or mark the word below that best describes how you feel right now . Think about both your energy level and how pleasant or unpleasant the feeling is.
Pleasant
Unpleasant
High Energy
Excited Happy
Anxious Angry
Low Energy
Calm Content
Sad Tired
1. Which feeling did you choose?
2. Why do you think you feel this way today?
3. What is one thing you can do right now to maintain or improve your mood?
4. On a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high), how intense is your mood right now?
5. What’s one small goal you want to set for yourself today based on how you’re feeling?
Check In Conversation Script Conversation Guide
Daily Check-In Dialogue Script
Protocol
5-Step Sequence
Purpose: Provides word-for-word prompts to lead the student through the protocol in 5 minutes.
1
Warm-Up Poll (1 minute)
Teacher Script:
"Let's start with our Quick Feelings Poll. Please complete the Quick Feelings Poll by rating how you feel right now. Just let me know when you're done."
"Thank you. I see you chose __. Can you tell me what that number means for how you're feeling today?"
Follow-Up Prompts
• "What words come to mind when I say you feel like that?"
• "Is there something happening right now that affects how you feel?"
2
Mood Meter Check (1 minute)
Teacher Script:
"Next, take a look at the Morning Mood Meter and circle the word that best describes how you feel."
"I notice you selected __. What made you choose that spot on the meter?"
Follow-Up Prompts
"Can you give me an example from today or yesterday that influenced that choice?"
3
Reflect on Triggers (1 minute)
Teacher Script:
"Let's think back to yesterday. Did anything happen that triggered negative or stressful feelings?"
"What happened, and how did you react in that moment?"
Follow-Up Prompts
• "How did your body react when that happened?"
• "What thoughts were going through your mind?"
• "Is there anything you'd like to do differently if it happens again?"
4
Celebrate Small Wins (1 minute)
Teacher Script:
"Great work reflecting. Now, tell me one thing you felt good about since our last check-in."
"How did that accomplishment make you feel?"
Follow-Up Prompts
"What helped you achieve that win?"
5
Set a Positive Goal (1 minute)
Teacher Script:
"Finally, let's set one small goal for today. What do you want to accomplish before our next check-in?"
"What's one specific step you'll take today toward that goal?"
Follow-Up Prompts
• "When exactly will you do that step?"
• "What might get in the way, and how can you handle it?"
Closing Encouragement
"Thanks for sharing and setting your goal. You're doing great work on understanding your feelings and planning for success. I'll check in with you again tomorrow. Keep up the good work!"
Feelings Pulse Check Poll Quick Feelings Poll
Daily Temperature Check
Name
Date
Instructions
Circle the number that best represents how you feel right now .
😢
1
Very Sad
😕
2
Sad
😐
3
Okay
🙂
4
Happy
😄
5
Very Happy
Which number did you choose?
What number would you like to be by the end of today?
Why did you pick that number?
If you chose 1 or 2, what’s one small thing that might help improve your mood right now?
Small steps every day lead to big changes.
