Lesson Plan
Build Your Calm Toolkit Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice two evidence-based coping strategies—mindful breathing and positive reframing—to help manage stress and strong emotions and identify real-life situations to apply each tool.
Equipping all Grade 5–7 learners with simple, evidence-based strategies strengthens emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and builds resilience—boosting focus and well-being in school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Mindful Breathing
4 minutes
Step 3
Teach Positive Reframing
4 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Assessment
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Build Your Calm Toolkit
Today's Objectives
Tool #1: Mindful Breathing
Tool #2: Positive Reframing
Reframing Examples
Practice Activity
Reflection & Next Steps

Worksheet

