Grades 1–4
Recess Reflection
A think sheet for problems on the playground: what game, who was there, what happened, a feeling to circle and a plan for the next recess.
Classroom management printable · Student behavior reflection sheets
My Cool-Down Plan
A personal cool-down plan: what makes me upset, how my body feels, calm-down strategies to try and grown-ups who can help.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Self-reflection, Emotional awareness, Taking responsibility, Repairing harm
What kids do
“Make a plan for when big feelings show up. Keep it in your desk so you can use it when you need it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Things that make me upset
- How my body feels when I’m upset
- Ways I can calm down (check 3)
- My plan, step by step
- A grown-up who can help:
- My signal for “I need a break”:
Teacher tip
Practice the calm-down strategies when the child is calm, so they are ready when feelings are big.
How to use it
- Give the sheet only when the child is calm. Reflection does not work in the middle of big feelings.
- Sit next to the student and talk it through, especially for younger kids.
- Introduce the sheet once, model it, then make it part of a routine so kids know what to expect.
Watch for
Students who write what they think you want to hear. Ask follow-up questions.
Talk about it
- How do you think the other person felt?
- How can this help you be ready to learn?
Take it further
Check in a few days later to see how the plan is working.
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