August Daily Check-Ins | Morning Meeting Slides | Writing Prompts, Mood Check

Make mornings smooth, structured, and fun with these August Daily Check-Ins! Perfect for morning meeting, circle time, or daily warm-ups, this resource helps students reflect, share, and build community while also giving teachers ready-to-use prompts and writing response pages.

This set includes 5 types of prompts:

• Writing Prompts – back-to-school memories, dream classroom, best snack, advice for a new student, and more.
• Gratitude Prompts – thankfulness for people, places, things, nature, and teachers.
• This or That Choices – fun comparisons (pencils or markers? swings or slides? sneakers or sandals?).
• Mood Check-Ins – choose a face, color, or picture to describe feelings.
• Guessing Games – fun riddles about school supplies, animals, weather, and more.

✨ Teacher Tracking Sheet Included!

A printable August Check List (tick-off chart) makes it easy to track which prompts have been used. This helps teachers stay organized while rotating prompts and ensuring variety across the month.

What’s Inside:

✔ 50+ August-themed slides with daily check-in prompts

✔ This or That games

✔ Mood check-in visuals

✔ Gratitude and reflection prompts

✔ Guessing game slides (riddles with images)

✔ Writing response pages (lined + primary options)

✔ Choice & mood writing templates

✔ Printable checklist to monitor prompts used

Benefits for Teachers & Students:

• Creates a consistent morning routine students look forward to.
• Supports SEL development by encouraging reflection and sharing.
• Strengthens daily writing fluency with quick, low-pressure practice.
• Promotes classroom community and connection.
• Provides an easy-to-use checklist so you never repeat prompts accidentally.

How to Use:

• Display a new slide each morning during morning meeting.
• Use as a discussion starter for pairs, groups, or whole class.
• Extend into writing practice using included response templates.
• Track daily progress with the teacher’s checklist.
• Play “Guessing Game” slides as a fun, interactive warm-up.

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