Fresh Start Reflection Sheet
Restorative Reset Grades 2–5 Transition Tool
Fresh Start Reflection
Taking responsibility, understanding our feelings, and preparing to make things right.
Student:
Date:
Re-Entry Partner:
1. Checking In: How do you feel right now about returning to class?
Circle all that fit
🌱
Ready
🦋
Nervous
☀️
Hopeful
🌧️
Worried
⚡
Frustrated
🛋️
Calm
Another word for how I feel:
2. Looking Back: What happened before things got off track?
Be honest. What was going on around you, and what choice did you make?
3. Understanding Impact: Who was affected by what happened?
Check all that apply
Me
Missed class time, felt stressed or upset
Classmates
Lost learning time, felt distracted or hurt
Teacher
Had to stop teaching, felt worried or frustrated
How did my actions affect other people?
4. Ownership: What is my part in this situation?
Even if someone else made a mistake too, the part I can control and take responsibility for is:
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Moving Forward Classroom Success Agreement
My Classroom Re-Entry Plan
A clear plan to help me feel calm, focused, and welcome back in our classroom.
5. My Early Warning Signs & Calm-Down Toolkit
When I start feeling upset, my body feels:
Fast heartbeat Clenched hands Hot face/cheeks Quiet / shut down
Healthy choices I will use to reset:
3 deep belly breaths Sip of water Desk break / stretch Use quiet hand signal
6. Stepping In: How would you like to re-enter class?
Choose the option that helps you feel most comfortable and supported:
Quiet Start
Walk in quietly, sit down at my desk, and begin working right away.
Quick Check-In
A 1-minute private greeting with my teacher at the doorway first.
Partner Support
Sit next to a designated helper peer who can catch me up on tasks.
7. Making Things Right: How will I rebuild trust?
Choose at least one way you will repair relationships today:
Saying / Writing an Apology Use: "I am sorry for... Next time I will..."
Fixing or Cleaning Something Help restore materials, books, or classroom space
Showing Changed Actions Show respect through positive body language & listening
Giving Kind Space Allowing others time and space to feel comfortable
Specific repair step I will do first:
8. Fresh Start Commitment & Check-In Team
My positive goal for today:
Student Signature:
Teacher / Support Signature:
Today's Check-In Time:
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