SEL Student Check-In & Reflection Toolkit - Grades 3-5

SEL check-ins for Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 students. My Life in Numbers includes 4 student self-rating scales, reflection pages, a full teacher guide e-book, and editable templates. Perfect for back-to-school, mid-year, or end-of-year reflections, student-led conferences, or ongoing SEL check-ins.

This toolkit helps students build self-awareness, reflection skills, and a growth mindset. The format is quick, simple, and engaging for kids, while teachers gain valuable insight into confidence, friendships, mindset, and identity. That information strengthens relationships and guides meaningful next steps.

What’s Included

✅ 4 Student Self-Rating Scales

• School Life (learning confidence, school experience)
• Feelings & Friends (friendship, inclusion, mood)
• My Growing Mind (growth mindset, persistence, self-talk)
• The Real Me (identity)

✅ 4 Matching Reflection Pages: Each reflection page guides students to:

• Choose one area from the scale to improve and explain why it matters to them
• Plan small, realistic steps using built-in example strategies
• Complete a follow-up check-in later

✅ Editable “Create Your Own Scale” (PowerPoint)

• Fully editable template that allows you to design custom rating items tailored to your class needs (e.g., teamwork, transitions, unit-specific skills).
• Includes a matching General Reflection Page

✅ Teacher Guide e-Book. A practical companion that helps you:

• Interpret student results and spot patterns
• Use conversation probes to go deeper
• Turn numbers into actionable supports
• Access ready-to-use SEL boosters, reflection prompts, and scripts

✅ Journal Versions

Full-page and cut-out options, ideal for student SEL notebooks.

Tip: Pair with the SEL Student Journal Starter Kit

Key Features

• Full-page and journal cutout versions
• US Letter + A4 formats included
• Student-friendly, quick, and engaging
• Editable template for customization
• Teacher guide adds depth and support
• Designed for Grades 3–5

How to Use

This flexible SEL toolkit can be used throughout the year:

• Back-to-school: get to know students beyond academics
• Mid-year check-ins: track confidence, friendships, and mindset
• End-of-year reflections: capture growth and celebrate progress
• Student-led conferences or MTSS: provide data and talking point
• Ongoing SEL routines: quick check-ins to build reflection skills and classroom community
  

Print full-page versions for binders or folders, or use the cut-out versions in student SEL notebooks. Add in the editable scale when you want a custom focus, and use the teacher guide for ready-to-go prompts and strategies.

Why Teachers Love It

• Easy to implement, no heavy prep required
• Quick for students, insightful for teachers
• Builds self-awareness, reflection, and goal-setting skills
• Supports growth mindset and classroom connection
• Flexible for multiple uses across the school year

What's Covered in the Scales

The four scales cover a wide range of student experiences:

• School Life: confidence in school, reading, math, writing, speaking in class, homework, and overall school happiness
• Feelings & Friends: confidence in myself, friendships, feeling included, making new friends, getting along with classmates, asking for help, and mood in general
• My Growing Mind: when I mess up, when things get hard, trying new things, what I tell myself when schoolwork gets hard, big goals, when others do better, and getting feedback
• The Real Me: sense of humor, my weird side, being around people, creativity, sports and play, taking the lead, and energy levels.

My Life in Numbers is an easy, versatile SEL toolkit for upper elementary grades. It gives students a safe way to reflect on themselves and provides teachers with valuable insight to guide learning and growth.