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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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

Slide Deck
Tool 1: Deep Breathing
Tool 2: Counting Backwards
Tool 3: Gentle Stretching
Tool 4: Positive Self-Talk
Next: Station Rotations

Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down

