How does Morning Check-In address this crisis?
The check-in lets every student contact their teacher directly each morning, using their own words, with absolute privacy. The benefits include:
Introspection
Students take a breath and think about how they feel. They practice their communication skills by writing to the teacher, sometimes asking for validation or assistance.
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It also gives kids an opportunity to let off steam when
they're upset.
Detection
Teachers can immediately see which students need some extra TLC.
Time savings
The check-in takes students less than a minute each morning and educators can view the results immediately with a click. Students get in the habit of thinking about their emotional health without taking valuable time away from instruction.
Other school staff - counselors, psychologists, specialists, and administrators - can quickly view and download the students’ responses, with minimal impact on anyone’s day.
As a specialist, I definitely saw the benefits of tracking situations and emotions that I may not have been privy to otherwise.
- Innovation Specialist in Middleton MA Grades 3-6
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Using Topical Storm as a daily check-in activity has proven to be highly beneficial for my students as well as myself because it provides a platform for students to express their feelings and emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This daily check-in activity helps students develop self-awareness and recognize the impact of their emotions on their learning and overall well-being.
- 6th grade teacher in Arlington MA
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