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Emotion Check-In
TOF
Description
Students show a quick thumbs up/side/down or facial expression to check in emotionally.
Details

7 - 10 years, 11 - 19 years

Any number of players

Less than 5 minutes

No materials
Tags
Emotional Expression, Calm/Reflective, Reflection, Remote-Friendly

Instructions:
1. Show thumbs up/side/down or use facial expressions.
2. No explanation - just a quick check-in.
3. Optionally discuss patterns as a group.
Variations & tips:
1. Each person quickly sketches a simple face or symbol representing their mood on a small paper.
2. Instead of thumbs/faces, make a silent mouth sound (like a hum or sigh). Everyone makes the sound matching their mood.
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