1.If you could add one playful superpower to your backpack, what would it be?
Personalized plan
Start the day with a classroom check-in
Students are arriving for the morning. You want to gauge their energy and help them transition into learning mode.
Goal
Create a calm, curious atmosphere where students feel seen.
Group size
20–35 students
Duration
30–60 seconds each
Opening script
"Good morning, everyone. Before we open our books, let's check in with each other. Remember, you can always pass if you need to."
Feeling the pressure?
"If I don't set the right tone now, the whole day could feel off."
If students are hesitant, let them write answers on sticky notes or use hand signals for a whole-group response.
Facilitator toolkit
Recommended questions
Lead with these prompts, then follow the facilitator tips to keep the room engaged and safe. Copy the full list or individual questions as you go.
Curated for this moment
2.Where would you take the class on an impossible field trip?
3.Invent a five-word story about today’s mood.
1.If you could add one playful superpower to your backpack, what would it be?
2.Where would you take the class on an impossible field trip?
3.Invent a five-word story about today’s mood.
Facilitator flow
Launch focus mode to reveal one question at a time, capture the tip, and keep track of progress as you guide the room.
How to host with confidence
- Open by naming your intention. It disarms nerves and invites partnership.
- Share your own answer first. Modeling vulnerability is the fastest way to earn it from others.
- Offer a pass option at every step and thank people for using it. Psychological safety is the real goal.
- Close the loop: ask what landed and capture wins to celebrate in your next gathering.
Backup prompts
Keep these in your back pocket for moments when the room needs a softer landing or a playful pivot.
1.Describe today’s mood forecast using only emojis.
We've all been there.
It’s not about being funny—it’s about being human. Take a breath, invite curiosity, and know that one thoughtful question can spark a conversation that lasts well beyond this moment.