19 Mindfulness SEL Starters | Print & Go for Bell Ringers & Morning Meetings

These 19 Mindfulness SEL starters make it easy to build calm and focus into your daily routine through bell ringers, morning meetings, tutor time, advisory, or homeroom starters. Each quick activity gives students simple, practical ways to slow down and tune in.

What’s included with these Mindfulness bell-ringer / morning meeting printables:

• 19 printable Mindfulness SEL slips (ready to print & use)
• Prompts designed for Grades 5–12 (engaging and age-appropriate)
• Activities that encourage presence, self-regulation, and reflection
• Easy to weave into class routines with zero prep

Why you'll love these Mindfulness activitities:

• Quick but powerful: 5 minutes or less
• Are completed totally independently at their desks
• Opens up authentic opportunities for skill building, discussions, and teachable moments that make SEL feel natural, not forced.
• Tween and teen-friendly prompts that are fresh, real, and engaging, no babyish ‘same same’ tasks.
• Zero prep: just print and go
• Flexible use: bell ringers, tutor time, homeroom, or exit tickets
• Behaviour bonus: starter activities build calm, consistent routines and reduces low-level disruptions
• Student buy-in: fresh, relatable prompts, not the same tired SEL questions

Why your students will love these quick Gratitude activities:

• Prompts feel simple and achievable, not overwhelming
• Helps them find calm in a busy school day
• Builds focus, presence, and emotional regulation

These Mindfulness SEL starters help students manage stress, build focus, and reset their emotions, all in just a few minutes a day

Want 100+ daily SEL prompts?

Grab the full SEL Starters Bundle to get Growth Mindset, Gratitude, Emotional Literacy, Mindfulness, and Cup Fillers all together, over 100 quick, ready-to-use slips to make SEL simple and consistent all year long.

Looking for a year-long SEL routine instead of one-off starters?

Check out Strong Inside: A Full Year Daily SEL Journal for Middle & High School - 40 weeks of engaging, student-facing activities perfect for bell ringers, morning meetings, tutor time, or homeroom.