Lesson Plan
Session 1: Understanding Emotions
Students will learn to recognize and name common emotions by listening to a story, discussing feelings, and completing an emotion chart to build self-awareness and vocabulary.
Understanding and labeling emotions is the foundation for self-control and positive interactions. This session helps 2nd graders identify feelings in themselves and others to promote empathy and cooperation.
Audience
2nd Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Story, discussion, charting, role-play
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud
7 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Chart Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Cool-Down Strategies
Students will learn to use deep breathing techniques and simple muscle relaxation exercises to calm their bodies when they feel upset, and practice recording feelings before and after to build self-regulation skills.
Learning to calm down with breathing and relaxation helps students gain control over strong emotions, reduces classroom disruptions, and supports focus and positive behavior.
Audience
2nd Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Modeling, guided practice, reflection
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Breathing Techniques
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice with Cards
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Goal Setting
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Teamwork Tools
Students will practice cooperation and communication through group challenges and reflect on teamwork skills to strengthen collaboration in class.
Collaboration and positive social skills foster classroom harmony and success. This session helps students practice working as a team, share responsibility, and build trust through hands-on activities.
Audience
2nd Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Cooperative games and reflection
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Teamwork Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the 3 C’s
5 minutes
Step 3
Cooperative Game Activity
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Goal Setting
2 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Impulse Control
Students will learn to pause and think before acting by practicing 'Stop-Think-Choose' steps and applying strategies in real scenarios to strengthen self-control.
Impulse control reduces disruptions, helps students make better choices, and supports a respectful classroom by teaching children to stop, think, and choose positive actions.
Audience
2nd Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Modeling, scenario practice, reflection
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Stop-and-Think Steps
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Reflection
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Goal Setting
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
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Session 5: Kindness Counts
Students will learn to recognize and enact simple acts of kindness by role‐playing scenarios and reflecting on how kindness makes themselves and others feel.
Kindness builds empathy, strengthens friendships, and promotes a positive classroom climate. Practicing kind actions helps students build social skills and fosters respect and cooperation.
Audience
2nd Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Role‐play, discussion, reflection
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm‐Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Kindness Scenarios
7 minutes
Step 3
Role‐Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap‐Up and Goal Setting
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 6: Celebration & Review
Students will review the behavior strategies they've learned, reflect on their progress, and celebrate their achievements with a personalized certificate.
Consolidating and revisiting skills ensures retention. Celebrating accomplishments boosts motivation and reinforces positive behaviors.
Audience
2nd Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Discussion, review, reflection, celebration
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Review Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Goal Recommitment
5 minutes
Step 4
Certificate Ceremony
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Celebration
3 minutes