Lesson Plan

Calm & Create Lesson Plan

Students will practice quiet-time activities—mindful breathing, silent reading, and creative drawing—to build self-regulation and focus during a 30-minute small-group session.

Quiet-time skills help first graders calm their bodies, improve attention, and manage emotions—key foundations for success across all learning activities.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Grounding

2 minutes

Step 2

Mindful Breathing

5 minutes

Step 3

Silent Reading

10 minutes

Step 4

Creative Drawing

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closure

3 minutes

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Calm & Create

Agenda

Welcome & Grounding

Mindful Breathing

Silent Reading

Creative Drawing

Reflection & Closure

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Activity

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Calm & Create

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Morgan Manley

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