Daily Emotional Check-In with Students | SEL

Help students reflect on their emotions and daily experiences with this visual SEL check-in journal. Perfect for special education and primary grades (K–3), this resource supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, and school-home communication.

Looking for a simple, effective way to help your students express their feelings and reflect on their school day?

This Daily Emotional Check-In with Students pack is the perfect tool to build emotional literacy, self-regulation, and positive behavior in special education and early elementary classrooms.

Designed with visual supports and low-language demand, it’s ideal for students with autism, ADHD, behavior challenges, or limited verbal communication. Use it as part of your end-of-day routine or morning check-in to support SEL goals and behavior interventions.

What’s Included

•  Daily Wrap-Up worksheet (icons for feelings, behavior, and goals)
•  Emotion Check-In scale with response reflection
•  Open-ended daily reflection page
•  Weekly behavior & mood tracker
• Home communication sheet
•  Teacher tips for differentiation & support strategies

Perfect For

• Special Education (SPED)
• SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
• Behavior Intervention Plans
• Kindergarten to Grade 3
• Autism Classrooms
• Students with limited or emerging verbal skills

Why Teachers Love This Resource

 Visually supported & easy to use
 Builds consistency and emotional vocabulary
 Encourages self-reflection and goal setting
 Fosters home-school communication
 Zero prep – just print and go!

Suggested Uses

• End-of-day reflection routine
• Daily emotional check-ins
• Calm-down corner tool
• Paired with visual schedules or AAC devices
• Sent home for parent feedback and communication

"This resource has been a lifesaver in my K–2 self-contained classroom. My students are more aware of their feelings and behaviors, and parents love the daily updates. The visuals are perfect!"