Lesson Plan
Calm Corner Guide
Students will learn and practice breathing and grounding techniques over four 20-minute sessions to build self-regulation skills, manage stress, and increase emotional resilience.
Early teens face growing academic and social pressures. Teaching self-regulation empowers 7th graders to manage anxiety, improve focus, and build lasting coping strategies.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Deep Breathing Introduction
20 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Grounding Technique
20 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Breathing Buddy Exercise
20 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Reflective Journaling
20 minutes
Script
Activity
Journal
