Display the “Things we can Control” poster. Review situations and feelings that we can control vs things that are beyond our control.

Take a minute to get connected before beginning the meeting. On a piece of paper, have kids rate how they’re feeling by using different colored emojis.

Take a minute to get connected with the “Check Your Battery” activity.

Have students take deep breaths while visualizing a cup of hot cocoa.

Brainstorm or role-play with the students about different ways they would handle each situation.