Lesson Plan

Calm Toolbox Plan 1st Grade

Students will practice four calming strategies, select their top three favorites, and explain when to use each to build a personalized calm toolbox.

Teaching coping strategies empowers first graders with self-regulation skills, reduces stress, and fosters independence by giving them concrete tools they can choose and use anytime.

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Spaces

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach and Model Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Station Rotations

20 minutes

Step 4

Complete Choice Sheet

5 minutes

Step 5

Share Out & Cool-Down

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Tool 1: Deep Breathing

Tool 2: Counting Backwards

Tool 3: Gentle Stretching

Tool 4: Positive Self-Talk

Next: Station Rotations

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Build Your Calm Toolbox

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