Frosty Feels: Winter Check In
Looking for a creative and engaging way to foster social emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom during the winter season?
This Winter Themed SEL Check-In is the perfect resource to promote emotional well-being, build a positive classroom community, and make learning fun for students during the chilly months! ❄️
What’s Included:
Snowflake Smiles (Creative SEL Activity):
- Spread winter cheer by letting students create virtual “posts” about their favorite people with written messages, images, or GIFs.
- A fun and relatable way for students to engage in emotional check-ins while encouraging creativity.
Social Media Post (Winter SEL Twist):
- Students craft virtual posts about their favorite individuals, complete with winter-themed graphics and messages.
- Combines the popularity of social media with SEL, making emotional expression modern and exciting.
Frosty Beats (Interactive Activity):
- Students share their favorite music that matches their frosty winter vibe, fostering connection through shared tunes and experiences.
- Encourages a sense of community and emotional expression.
Winter This or That (Critical Thinking SEL Activity):
- A fun decision-making exercise where students drag a penguin to their choice in wintry scenarios.
- Promotes critical thinking and self-expression in a lighthearted way.
❄️ Winter Would You Rather (Interactive Activity):
- Students make whimsical winter-themed choices by dragging a penguin to their preferences.
- Perfect for sparking laughter, discussion, and classroom connection.
Mood Check-In (Essential SEL Activity):
- Students reflect on their emotions and share their current feelings in a supportive environment.
- An essential tool for fostering empathy and emotional well-being in your classroom.
✨ Why Teachers Love It:
- Engages students with modern, interactive activities that feel fun and relatable.
- Promotes social emotional learning by encouraging students to connect, reflect, and share.
- Builds a positive and emotionally aware classroom community.
- Perfect for both in-person and virtual learning environments.
When to Use:
- SEL-focused morning meetings or icebreakers.
- As a meaningful activity for early finishers.
- During the winter months to add a seasonal twist to your SEL curriculum.
This Winter Themed SEL Check-In is more than a resource; it’s a toolkit for creating an engaging, emotionally aware classroom environment. By combining SEL principles with fun winter-themed activities, you’ll foster connection, empathy, and positivity while keeping your students excited to learn.
Get your copy today and watch your classroom transform into a winter wonderland of emotional growth and holiday spirit!