Inner Compass Reflection Sheet
Student Reflection Grade 5 • SEL & Leadership
Inner Compass Reflection
Pause, evaluate your choices, and navigate your path toward positive leadership.
Student Name:
Date:
Check-In Window / Time:
Rating Scale
1 Still Learning
2 Sometimes
3 Usually
4 Role Model
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Expected Behavior Choices
Rate how consistently your choices matched classroom norms, transitions, and school safety rules.
I follow directions promptly and manage my body and voice volume appropriately.
1 2 3 4
I remain focused on assignments and avoid distracting others during work times.
1 2 3 4
I self-correct my behavior quickly when given a gentle reminder or signal.
1 2 3 4
Written Reflection: Describe a specific time today/this week when you made an expected choice, even when you felt tempted to do otherwise.
2
Respect Toward Adults & Peers
Consider your tone of voice, facial expressions, body language, and active listening.
I use a respectful tone of voice and words when speaking with teachers and staff.
1 2 3 4
I treat classmates with kindness, include others, and honor personal boundaries.
1 2 3 4
I listen without interrupting or rolling my eyes when someone else is sharing.
1 2 3 4
Written Reflection: How did your words or body language show genuine respect today? Give one example with an adult and one with a classmate.
Inner Compass Reflection • Page 1 of 2 Turn to page 2 for Flexible Thinking & Self-Advocacy
Inner Compass • Part 2: Strategies & Advocacy
Student: ____________________
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Flexible Thinking Strategies
Stretch Your Mind
When schedules change, group partners differ, or plans don't go your way, how do you respond?
"Stuck" Thinking (Rigid)
"It has to be my way or it's ruined." "I refuse to change plans." "This is unfair!"
Flexible Thinking (Stretchy)
"I can handle Plan B." "I can try someone else's idea." "Mistakes help me learn."
Strategies I utilized (check all that apply):
Took 3 calming deep breaths
Agreed to a fair compromise
Brainstormed a Plan B calmly
Reminded myself: "I can adapt"
Written Reflection: What was an unexpected change or frustrating moment recently, and how did you show flexible thinking?
4
Self-Advocacy & Social Conflicts
Use Your Voice
Self-advocacy means speaking up for your needs politely and getting help when a problem is too big to handle alone.
I told the peer calmly what was bothering me using an "I-Statement" (e.g., "I feel upset when...").
Yes No
I asked a trusted adult for help at an appropriate time instead of shutting down or exploding.
Yes No
Written Reflection: When a peer disagreement or frustration happened, who did you talk to, and what words did you (or could you) use to ask for help?
My Personal Growth Goal
One specific choice or strategy I will focus on next is:
A trusted adult I can check in with if I need support:
Signatures
Student:
Teacher / Counselor:
Inner Compass Reflection • Page 2 of 2 Empowering self-regulation, respect, and constructive advocacy
