Restorative Closure Stems Handout
Grades 1โ5 โข Restorative Circle Debrief Speaking Stems Reference
Circle Closure Stems
Kid-friendly sentence starters to share feelings, fix mistakes, and return to class with a calm heart.
๐ค We Repair & Care
โค๏ธ Honest Heart
๐ Caring Ears
๐ก๏ธ Safe Space
๐ฑ Ready to Grow
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1. Feelings & Calm Body
How I feel inside right now
- "Right now, my heart and body feel..."
- "One feeling I am ready to let go of is..."
- "I feel safe going back to class when..."
- "Something that helped me calm down was..."
๐ก Tip: You can point to a feeling face or use feeling words!
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2. Fixing & Making It Right
Owning choices & helping heal
- "I know that my action made others feel..."
- "I am truly sorry that I..."
- "To make things better and fix it, I will..."
- "A sincere apology means changing my action to..."
๐ก Tip: Real apologies fix mistakes with helpful actions!
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3. Better Choices & Calm Tools
Plans for when big feelings pop up
- "Next time I start feeling mad or upset, I can..."
- "A safe pause choice I can make is..."
- "A helper or teacher I will signal is..."
- "A healthy boundary that keeps me calm is..."
๐ก Tip: You can take 3 belly breaths or ask for a water break!
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4. Kindness & Belonging
Rebuilding friendships in class
- "Thank you for listening to me when I talked about..."
- "To my classmates, I want you to know..."
- "One kind thing I will do today is..."
- "I am ready to rejoin our group because..."
๐ก Tip: A kind smile, wave, or high-five helps rebuild bridges!
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Calm Body Reset: Flower & Dandelion Breaths
1. Smell the flower (slow breath in) ย โขย 2. Blow the dandelion seeds (gentle breath out) ย โขย 3. Walk in with peace.
Page 1 โข Reference
โ๏ธ Grades 1โ5 Debrief Sheet
My Re-Entry & Restoration Plan
Page 2 โข Draw or Write
My Name:
Teacher / Circle Helper:
Grade & Date:
Step 1: Circle How Your Body & Heart Feel Right Now:
๐ Calm & Ready I feel good inside
๐ Need a Minute Settling my brain
๐ฅบ Still Tender Need gentle space
๐ค Need Adult Help Big feelings left
๐ A. My Calm Tool: "When I walk back into class, I will stay calm by..." Draw or Write
๐งก B. My Repair Promise: "To fix what was hurt and make it right, I will..." Draw or Write
๐ C. Rebuilding Friendship: "One kind thing I will do or say to my classmates is..." Draw or Write
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Our High-Five Class Promise:
"I agree to follow my plan, use gentle words, and be a caring member of our classroom family. We are stronger together!"
My Student Signature or Name
Teacher / Helper Signature