Circle check-in

The circle check-in is the opening practice of every 10P circle. It builds Social awareness and trust in any group: families, classrooms, teams, cell blocks, boardrooms.

How it works

1. Sit in a circle. One person holds a talking piece.
2. Each person says: "I'm feeling ___ because ___." One word, one sentence.
3. No one responds, fixes or comments. Just listen.
4. Pass the piece.
5. Close with one word each: how are you leaving?

Agreements

Confidentiality, no cross-talk, pass if you need to, speak from "I."

10P helps communities start their own circle chapters.

See also

• Social awareness
• Relationship management
• Emotional literacy for families

Cite this entry: Samual Nathaniel Brown. “Circle check-in.” The Emotional Literacy Encyclopedia, 10P Program, 2026-10-25. https://emotionalliteracy.org/tools/circle-check-in/