Lesson Plan

Calm Corner Setup

Students will learn and practice deep breathing and sensory-focused activities to manage emotions and build self-regulation skills in a cozy small-group setting.

Teaching self-management strategies helps 2nd graders calm down, focus in class, and handle strong emotions proactively, improving behavior and learning readiness.

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Prepare Calm Corner Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Setup

3 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Buddy Introduction

5 minutes

Step 3

Five-Finger Breathing Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Mindful Marble Drop Game

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

2 minutes

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Breathing Buddy

Meet Your Breathing Buddy

Step 1: Belly Inhale

Step 2: Gentle Exhale

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Share Your Feeling

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Game

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Calm Corner

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