Understanding how children feel when they arrive.
Emotion check-ins give adults valuable insight into how children are starting their day. Some children express emotions clearly while others communicate distress more subtly. A visual check-in allows every child to share a feeling safely.
Creative activity: Invite pupils to create their own emotion symbol or pebble, which they place on the board each morning. This encourages reflection and helps adults identify which children may need extra support. Over time, this routine normalises emotional awareness across the classroom.
