How Do You Feel Today? SpinzyWheel

🌈 Intro

The How Do You Feel Today? SpinzyWheel is a gentle, kid-friendly activity that helps learners name emotions, practice self-awareness, and share feelings in a safe, playful way. Instead of asking the usual “How are you?”—which often gets one-word answers—this SpinzyWheel gives varied prompts that invite children to think, speak, act, or reflect about their emotions.

🧭 Why use it

Regularly checking in builds emotional vocabulary, reduces anxiety, and creates a classroom culture where feelings are noticed and respected. Small, repeated practices teach students to notice shifts in mood and to choose healthy responses (breathing, asking for help, taking a break). The wheel format keeps check-ins fresh and makes emotional learning feel like a game rather than a test.

🎯 How it helps

This activity improves emotional literacy (naming feelings), social skills (listening and empathy), and self-regulation (choosing calming strategies). It’s adaptable—use it for morning circles, after recess, or at the end of the day. Prompts vary from quick one-word answers to short actions (stretch, deep breath) or sharing a small detail (one thing that made you smile).

🧩 Practical tips

Keep responses short and age-appropriate.Model answers first to show openness.Celebrate honesty and effort, not just “happy” answers.Allow private options (write instead of speak) for sensitive students.

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How to use

Spin → Read the prompt → Respond briefly or act → Class listens and supports.

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Audience

Young learners, classrooms, counseling groups, families.