Lesson Plan

Facilitator Guide: Body Signals and Regulation

Students will identify and describe at least four brain–body responses to stress and demonstrate two regulation techniques—box breathing and body scan—with teacher feedback.

By recognizing early physical and emotional warning signs and practicing regulation strategies, students build self-awareness and learn tools to manage stress, boosting resilience and focus both in and out of the classroom.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Hook: Pulse Check & Tense–Release Demo

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach Brain–Body Stress Model

10 minutes

Step 3

Body Map Annotation & Sorting Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Practice Regulation Techniques

15 minutes

Step 5

Debrief, Reflection & Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Brain–Body Stress Response

Nervous System in Stress

Key Brain Regions

Cortisol: The Stress Hormone

Stress Signal Pathway

Key Vocabulary

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Game

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Body Talk Signals

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