Lesson Plan
Calm Corner Plan
Students will rotate through four Calm Corner stations—mindfulness, sensory bottles, guided breathing, and feelings check-in—to practice self-regulation strategies and reduce anxiety.
First graders often need support developing emotional coping skills. Practicing sensory and mindfulness techniques helps them manage stress, improve focus, and build lifelong self-regulation tools.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Calm Corner Stations
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Overview
3 minutes
Step 2
Rotation 1: Mindfulness Station
5 minutes
Step 3
Rotation 2: Sensory Bottles Exploration
5 minutes
Step 4
Rotation 3: Guided Breathing Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Rotation 4: Feelings Check-In Journaling
5 minutes
Step 6
Closing Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to the Mindfulness Station!
Breathe with the Bubble
Listen to the Sounds
Mindful Coloring
Notice Your Senses
Reflection Time

Activity


Script


Journal

