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.

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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

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Welcome to the Mindfulness Station!

Breathe with the Bubble

Listen to the Sounds

Mindful Coloring

Notice Your Senses

Reflection Time

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Journal

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Calm Corner

Martine Maxwell

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