Lesson Plan
Calm Corners Lesson Plan
Student will learn and practice two simple anxiety-reduction strategies—guided breathing and safety visualization—to manage separation anxiety.
Building coping skills helps the student feel calm, confident, and secure during drop-off and throughout the school day.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Check-In
2 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing Practice
5 minutes
Step 3
Safety Visualization
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Take-Away
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm Corners
Strategy 1: Guided Breathing
Breathing Visual Aid
Strategy 2: Safety Visualization
Safety Visualization Script
Reflection
Keep Practicing
Reading
Reading
