Lesson Plan
Calm Corner Plan
Students will learn and practice four calming strategies—mindfulness, sensory exploration, deep breathing, and feelings journaling—to enhance self-regulation and reduce anxiety.
Teaching these strategies in a supportive small-group environment helps first graders develop coping skills for managing stress and emotions, laying the groundwork for healthy self-regulation and improved classroom engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Calm Corner
3 minutes
Step 2
Station Rotations
20 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Mindfulness
Belly Breathing
Listen Carefully
Notice with Your Eyes
Feel Inside
Reflect and Draw

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Script


Journal


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