SUMMER SEL VISUAL CHECK-INS • 12 Engaging & Funny Emotional Wellbeing Prompts

SEL check-ins need a serious upgrade. And when it’s hot, humid, end-of-year energy? Students are extra done with the same old emoji charts. Enter: Summer SEL Visual Check-Ins.

This set of 12 fun, summer-themed SEL check-ins gives students a low-stakes, visually engaging way to share how they’re feeling using bright, seasonal scales like:

🌴 The Palm Tree Scale
🍦 The Ice Cream Scale
🏖️ The Beach Scale
🏰 The Sandcastle Scale

These playful, warm-weather visuals make emotional literacy and reflection feel light, safe, and approachable, especially during the time of year when students need connection (and regulation!) the most.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THESE SUMMER SEL CHECK INS

✔ 12 visual SEL check-in slides
✔ Summer-themed scales students instantly understand
✔ Perfect for primary, middle school, and mixed-age classrooms
✔ Ideal for end-of-year routines, morning meetings, transitions & daily check-ins
✔ Zero prep, just display, ask, and connect

A FEW OF THE SLIDES INCLUDE:

✔ On the Ice Cream Scale [from a sad, melted scoop to a perfectly stacked triple cone.]

✔ On the Beach Scale [From a roaring storm to a glimmering oasis]

✔ On the Sandcastle Scale [From a sad, small crumbling mess to an elaborate masterpiece with flags.]

✔ On the Palm Tree Scale [from a wilted, wind-battered palm to one tall, strong, and sunlit.]

+ more summery, joyful check-ins students love.

These check-ins give endless room for student interpretation and story, making them rich, engaging SEL tools without ever feeling heavy.

WHY YOU (AND YOUR STUDENTS) WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE SEL CHECK-INS

♡ Encourages emotional expression in a low-pressure, student-friendly way
♡ Seasonal novelty boosts engagement and participation
♡ Provides quick insights into student wellbeing during an often-challenging time of year
♡ Builds emotional vocabulary + self-awareness
♡ Ideal for neurodiverse learners who prefer visual communication
♡ Makes SEL feel fun, warm, and inclusive
♡ Strengthens classroom culture and connectedness

HOW TO USE THEM

✨ Display a check-in slide as students enter
✨ Use during morning meetings or circle time
✨ Embed into transitions between subjects
✨ Pair with end-of-year reflection activities
✨ Let students choose the “summer scale of the day”
✨ Use as discussion starters or journaling prompts

Whether you need a light-hearted check-in on a hot, restless day or a meaningful moment of connection before diving into work, these visuals make SEL simple, safe, and full of summer joy.

WANT SEL CHECK-INS FOR THE WHOLE YEAR?

Grab the SEL VISUAL CHECK-INS MEGA BUNDLE - 67 Fun, Low-Stakes Emotional Check-Ins for the Whole Year

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE🌟

• Everyday SEL Check-Ins (27 Slides)
• Summer SEL Check-Ins (12 Slides)
• Winter SEL Check-Ins (9 Slides)
• Christmas SEL Check-Ins (14 Slides)
• Thanksgiving SEL Check-Ins (5 Slides)