Calm Crew Script - Session 1

Warm-Up: How Do You Feel? (4 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi, Calm Crew! Welcome to our first session. Let's start by checking in. I want everyone to think of one word that describes how they are feeling right now. When it's your turn, please share your word with the group. I'll go first: I'm feeling hopeful today. What about you, [Student Name]?"

(Go around the circle, allowing each student to share. Acknowledge and validate all feelings.)

Teacher: "Wow, thank you for sharing! It's totally normal to feel all sorts of different emotions throughout the day. Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes we feel excited, and sometimes... sometimes our feelings can get really big, right? Has anyone ever felt their feelings get so big it's hard to think or focus?"

(Allow for brief responses and nods.)

Introduce Self-Regulation (4 minutes)

Teacher: "Well, today, we're going to discover something amazing! We all have a superpower inside us that helps us when our feelings get big. It helps us calm our mind and body so we can think clearly and feel better. We call these our Chill Tools!"

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 1 - Slide 3: Our Superpower: Chill Tools!)

Teacher: "These Chill Tools are like special tricks we can use to help ourselves feel calm. They are easy to learn, and we can use them anywhere! Let's learn our first Chill Tool."

Chill Tool 1: Belly Breathing (7 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 1 - Slide 4: Chill Tool 1: Belly Breathing)

Teacher: "Our first Chill Tool is called Belly Breathing! It's like giving your belly a gentle hug with air. I'm going to give each of you a small, soft toy or a beanbag. This will help us see our breath move."

(Distribute soft toys/beanbags.)

Teacher: "Now, I want everyone to lie down on their backs, or if you prefer, you can sit up straight. Place your toy right on your belly button."

(Model the action for students.)

Teacher: "Great! Now, we're going to breathe in slowly through our noses, and as we do, imagine we're filling our bellies with air like a balloon. Watch your toy go UP!"

(Inhale slowly.)

Teacher: "Now, slowly breathe out through your mouth, like you're blowing out a candle. Watch your toy go DOWN!"

(Exhale slowly.)

Teacher: "Let's try that together a few times. Breathe in... up goes the toy! Breathe out... down goes the toy!"

(Guide students through 3-5 rounds of belly breathing. Encourage them to close their eyes if comfortable and really feel their bodies.)

Teacher: "How did that feel? Did you notice your toy moving? Did your body feel a little more calm? This is a wonderful tool you can use anytime you feel big feelings starting to bubble up."

Chill Tool 2: Counting Down (6 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 1 - Slide 5: Chill Tool 2: Counting Down)

Teacher: "Another super quick Chill Tool is Counting Down! Sometimes, when our brains are feeling fuzzy or overwhelmed, just counting can help us focus and calm down."

Teacher: "Here's how it works: We'll pick a number, like 5 or 10, and we'll count backwards, slowly, taking a gentle breath with each number. Let's try counting down from 5 together!"

Teacher: "Ready? Take a deep breath in... and as you breathe out, say FIVE."

(Guide students: "Four... (breathe), Three... (breathe), Two... (breathe), One... (breathe)! Phew! Calm!" Follow along with hand gestures if helpful.)

Teacher: "How did that feel? When might be a good time to use this counting down tool? Maybe when you're feeling frustrated with a game? Or when you're waiting for something important?"

(Allow for a few student responses.)

Activity: Calm Tools Practice (5 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 1 - Slide 6: Time to Practice!)

Teacher: "Now it's your turn to think about these amazing Chill Tools. I'm going to give you a worksheet called Calm Tools Activity - Session 1. On this sheet, I want you to draw a picture or write a few words about a time you might use Belly Breathing, and a time you might use Counting Down."

(Distribute the Calm Tools Activity - Session 1 worksheets and pencils/crayons. Circulate around the room, offering help and encouragement.)

Cool Down: My Chill Check (4 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 1 - Slide 7: Remember Your Chill Tools!)

Teacher: "Alright, Calm Crew, bring your attention back up here. You've done a fantastic job today learning about your inner superpowers! To wrap up, I have one more quick sheet for you called My Chill Check Cool Down - Session 1."

(Distribute My Chill Check Cool Down - Session 1 sheets.)

Teacher: "On this sheet, I want you to tell me which Chill Tool you liked the best today: Belly Breathing or Counting Down? And then, share one word about how you feel right now after practicing these tools."

(Allow students a few minutes to complete the cool-down. Collect the sheets.)

Teacher: "Excellent work today, everyone! Remember, you have these amazing Chill Tools inside you all the time. When big feelings come, you know what to do to help yourself feel calm and ready. Great job, Calm Crew!"

Calm Tools Activity - Session 1

Name: ________________________

When would you use a Chill Tool?

Draw or write about times you might use Belly Breathing or Counting Down.

Belly Breathing Time!

When might you need to take some slow, deep belly breaths to feel calm?

Draw a picture or write about it here:

Counting Down Time!

When might you need to count slowly backwards to help your mind focus and feel calm?

Draw a picture or write about it here:

My Chill Check - Session 1

Name: ________________________

How did you like our Chill Tools today?

1. Which Chill Tool did you like the best? (Circle one)

   • Belly Breathing
   • Counting Down

2. Why did you like that one?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. How do you feel right now after learning about Chill Tools? (One word please!)

   
   
   
   

Calm Crew Script - Session 2

Warm-Up: How's Your Body Feeling? (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi, Calm Crew! Welcome back for Session 2. Last time, we learned about Belly Breathing and Counting Down. Can anyone remind us what those chill tools help us do?"

(Allow a few students to share.)

Teacher: "Great! Today, we're going to become 'Body Detectives'! Our bodies are really good at telling us how we're feeling. Has anyone ever felt butterflies in their tummy when they were nervous? Or maybe tight shoulders when they were frustrated?"

(Allow for brief responses and discussion.)

Introduce Body Awareness (5 minutes)

Teacher: "That's right! Our bodies give us clues about our feelings. When we learn to listen to our bodies, it's like we're getting a secret message that helps us pick the best chill tool!"

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 2 - Slide 2: Body Detectives!)

Teacher: "Sometimes, when feelings get really big, our brains can feel fuzzy or overwhelmed. It's hard to think. Today, we're going to learn a new Chill Tool that helps us get super focused on what's around us, which can make our big feelings feel a little smaller."

Chill Tool 3: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding (10 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 2 - Slide 3: Chill Tool 3: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding)

Teacher: "Our new Chill Tool is called 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding! It uses all five of our senses to bring us back to the present moment. Let's try it together! You can sit up straight or keep your eyes open or closed, whatever feels best."

Teacher: "First, let's find 5 things you can SEE around you. Look around the room slowly. Can you silently name five things you see? I see the clock, the window, a book, your amazing faces, and a pencil. Take a slow breath after you name each one in your head."

(Pause and allow students to look and breathe.)

Teacher: "Next, let's find 4 things you can HEAR. Listen very carefully. What sounds do you notice right now? Maybe the hum of the lights, my voice, someone moving, sounds from outside. Again, take a slow breath after each sound you notice."

(Pause and allow students to listen and breathe.)

Teacher: "Now, let's find 3 things you can FEEL. What can you feel right now? The chair under you, your clothes on your skin, your feet on the floor, your hands together. Notice three things you can feel and take a slow breath with each one."

(Pause and allow students to feel and breathe.)

Teacher: "Great job! Now, let's find 2 things you can SMELL. What do you smell? Maybe the smell of your clothes, a faint smell from lunch, or nothing at all! Even 'nothing' is something to notice. Take a slow breath."

(Pause.)

Teacher: "And finally, 1 thing you can TASTE. What does your mouth taste like right now? Maybe a little bit of toothpaste, or water, or nothing. Just notice it and take one last slow, calming breath."

(Pause for a final breath.)

Share & Reflect (6 minutes)

Teacher: "How did that feel, Calm Crew? Did using your senses help you feel more calm or focused?"

(Allow for a few student responses.)

Teacher: "When do you think you could use this 5-4-3-2-1 tool? Maybe if you're feeling worried before a test? Or frustrated on the playground?"

(Allow for a few student responses.)

Cool Down: My Sense-sational Check (4 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 2 - Slide 5: Remember Your Chill Tools!)

Teacher: "Alright, amazing Body Detectives! You've learned another powerful Chill Tool today. To wrap up our session, I have a quick sheet for you called My Sense-sational Check Cool Down."

(Distribute My Sense-sational Check Cool Down sheets.)

Teacher: "On this sheet, you can tell me how the 5-4-3-2-1 tool felt for you. And then, share one word about how you feel right now after practicing."

(Allow students a few minutes to complete the cool-down. Collect the sheets.)

Teacher: "Excellent work today, everyone! You now have three amazing Chill Tools. Remember, you can use these tools anytime you need to feel calm and ready. Great job, Calm Crew!"

My Sense-sational Check

Name: ________________________

How did you like our 5-4-3-2-1 Chill Tool today?

1. What did you notice when you used your senses to calm down?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. How do you feel right now after practicing this tool? (One word please!)

   
   
   
   

Calm Crew Script - Session 3

Warm-Up: Body Check-in & Review (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi, Calm Crew! Welcome to Session 3. Let's quickly remember some of our Chill Tools! Can someone name a tool we learned in Session 1? (Belly Breathing or Counting Down) How about Session 2? (5-4-3-2-1 Grounding)"

(Allow a few students to share and briefly demonstrate.)

Teacher: "Great remembering! Now, let's do a quick body check-in. Without moving too much, just notice: Where do you feel energy in your body right now? Maybe in your hands, your feet, your tummy? Everyone feels it differently!"

(Allow students to silently reflect or share one word.)

Introduce Movement as a Chill Tool (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Today, we're going to learn how moving our bodies can be a super powerful Chill Tool! Did you know that when we have big feelings, our bodies often hold onto them? Like when you're mad, your fists might clench, or when you're worried, your tummy might feel tight."

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 3 - Slide 2: Move Your Mood!)

Teacher: "But the amazing thing is, we can use our bodies to help our feelings too! Moving, stretching, and even how we stand can help us feel more calm, focused, or even brave!"

Chill Tool 4: Gentle Stretches (8 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 3 - Slide 3: Chill Tool 4: Gentle Stretches)

Teacher: "Our first movement Chill Tool is Gentle Stretches. When we stretch slowly and gently, it helps our muscles relax and tells our brain it's okay to calm down. Let's try some!"

Teacher: "Everyone, sit or stand tall. Let's reach our arms up, up, up to the sky, like you're trying to touch the clouds! Take a deep breath in... and then slowly let your arms float down as you breathe out. Let's do that two more times. Really feel your body stretching."

(Guide students through 2-3 gentle, slow repetitions.)

Teacher: "Now, let's try some gentle side bends. Reach one arm up and slowly bend to the other side, like a tall tree swaying in a gentle breeze. Feel the stretch. Take a slow breath. Now the other side. Great job!"

(Guide students through a couple of side bends.)

Teacher: "How did those gentle stretches feel? Did you notice your body relaxing a little?"

(Allow brief responses.)

Chill Tool 5: Power Poses (8 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 3 - Slide 4: Chill Tool 5: Power Poses)

Teacher: "Sometimes, when we feel nervous or not very confident, we might slump our shoulders or look down. But did you know just changing how your body stands can make you feel more powerful and brave? These are called Power Poses!"

Teacher: "Let's try our Superhero Pose! Everyone, stand up tall. Put your hands on your hips, spread your feet a little, and stand like a superhero! Big and strong! Hold it for a few seconds. How does that feel? Does it make you feel a little braver?"

(Guide students to hold the pose.)

Teacher: "Now, let's try the Wonder Worker Pose! Stand tall, open your arms wide like you're ready to give a big hug, and lift your chin slightly. Feel how open and ready you are! Hold it. Breathe slowly."

(Guide students to hold the pose.)

Teacher: "When might you use a Power Pose? Maybe before a presentation? Or when you feel a little shy?"

(Allow for a few student responses.)

Activity: Movement Break Practice (6 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 3 - Slide 5: Time for a Movement Break!)

Teacher: "You've learned some fantastic new movement tools today! Now, I'm going to give you a worksheet called Movement Break Activity. On this sheet, I want you to draw a picture or write a few words about a gentle stretch or a power pose you liked and when you might use it."

(Distribute the Movement Break Activity worksheets and pencils/crayons. Circulate, offering help and encouragement.)

Cool Down: My Power Pose (4 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 3 - Slide 6: Remember Your Chill Tools!)

Teacher: "Alright, amazing movers! You've added even more great Chill Tools to your kit today. To wrap up, I have one more quick sheet for you called My Power Pose Cool Down."

(Distribute My Power Pose Cool Down sheets.)

Teacher: "On this sheet, tell me which movement tool you liked the best. And then, share one word about how you feel right now after practicing."

(Allow students a few minutes to complete the cool-down. Collect the sheets.)

Teacher: "Excellent work today, everyone! You now have five amazing Chill Tools! Remember, you can use these tools anytime you need to feel calm, strong, and ready. Great job, Calm Crew!"

Movement Break Activity

Name: ________________________

Move your mood!

Draw or write about a gentle stretch or a power pose you learned today.

My Favorite Stretch!

Draw a picture or write about a stretch you liked and when it might help you feel calm.

My Favorite Power Pose!

Draw a picture or write about a power pose you liked and when it might help you feel strong or confident.

My Power Pose Cool Down

Name: ________________________

How did you like our movement Chill Tools today?

1. Which movement tool did you like the best? (Circle one)

   • Gentle Stretches
   • Power Poses

2. Why did you like that one?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. How do you feel right now after practicing these tools? (One word please!)

   
   
   
   

Calm Crew Script - Session 4

Warm-Up: Review & Imagination (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi, Calm Crew! Welcome to Session 4. We've learned so many amazing Chill Tools so far! Can you remember Belly Breathing, Counting Down, 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, Gentle Stretches, or Power Poses?"

(Allow students to share and briefly recall. Encourage a quick demonstration if time permits.)

Teacher: "Fantastic! Today, we're going to use another superpower you all have: your imagination! Who here loves to imagine things? Maybe imagining you're flying, or imagining a super fun adventure? How does using your imagination make you feel?"

(Allow for a few brief responses.)

Introduce My Calm Space (5 minutes)

Teacher: "That's right! Imagination can make us feel happy, excited, and even calm! Today, we're going to use our imagination to create a very special place in our minds. It's called My Calm Space, and it's a secret, peaceful place only you can go to whenever you need to feel calm and safe."

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 4 - Slide 2: Your Secret Calm Space!)

Teacher: "No matter what's happening around you, you can close your eyes and visit your calm space in your mind. It's always there, just for you!"

Chill Tool 6: Guided Calm Space Visualization (10 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 4 - Slide 3: Chill Tool 6: My Calm Space)

Teacher: "Alright, Calm Crew, let's try it! I invite you to find a comfortable position, sitting up tall or leaning back. If you feel comfortable, gently close your eyes, or you can soften your gaze by looking at the floor. Take a few slow, gentle breaths."

(Pause. Optional: Play quiet, calming background music.)

Teacher: "Now, imagine your very own, perfect Calm Space. This can be any place you want! Maybe it's a cozy treehouse, a sunny beach, a magical garden, or even a soft cloud. It's perfect just for you."

(Pause.)

Teacher: "What do you SEE in your calm space? Are there bright colors, soft shadows, sparkling lights? What animals or friends might be there?"

(Pause.)

Teacher: "What do you HEAR in your calm space? Is there soft music, the sound of waves, birds singing, or perhaps comforting silence?"

(Pause.)

Teacher: "What do you FEEL in your calm space? Is the ground soft under your feet? Do you feel a gentle breeze, a warm blanket, or the cozy hug of a favorite toy?"

(Pause.)

Teacher: "What do you SMELL in your calm space? Maybe fresh flowers, a yummy treat, or clean air?"

(Pause.)

Teacher: "And what do you TASTE in your calm space? Maybe a cool drink, your favorite candy, or simply freshness in your mouth?"

(Pause.)

Teacher: "Spend a few more moments in your calm space, feeling safe and peaceful. Take one last deep, calming breath here."

(Pause.)

Teacher: "Slowly, when you're ready, wiggle your fingers and toes, and gently open your eyes, bringing that calm feeling back with you to our room."

Activity: My Calm Space Drawing (6 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 4 - Slide 4: Draw Your Calm Space!)

Teacher: "Wow, that was wonderful! Now that you've visited your amazing calm space in your mind, I want you to share it with us! I'm going to give you a worksheet called My Calm Space Drawing. On this sheet, draw a picture of your calm space. Show us all the wonderful things you imagined!"

(Distribute My Calm Space Drawing worksheets and crayons/pencils. Circulate, offering help and encouraging detail.)

Cool Down: My Calm Space Check (4 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 4 - Slide 5: Remember Your Chill Tools!)

Teacher: "Alright, creative Calm Crew! You've created something truly special today. To wrap up, I have one more quick sheet for you called My Calm Space Check Cool Down."

(Distribute My Calm Space Check Cool Down sheets.)

Teacher: "On this sheet, you can tell me how your calm space felt to you. And then, share one word about how you feel right now after our session."

(Allow students a few minutes to complete the cool-down. Collect the sheets.)

Teacher: "Excellent work today, everyone! Remember, your calm space is always there inside you, ready for you to visit whenever you need it. Great job, Calm Crew!"

My Calm Space Drawing

Name: ________________________

Draw your secret calm space!

Imagine your very own special calm space. What does it look like? What colors are there? What makes it feel peaceful and safe?

Draw all the wonderful details of your calm space here:

My Calm Space Check

Name: ________________________

How did you like creating your Calm Space today?

1. What was your favorite part about your calm space?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. How do you feel right now after visiting your calm space? (One word please!)

   
   
   
   

Calm Crew Script - Session 5

Warm-Up: Chill Tools Recall Game (7 minutes)

Teacher: "Hi, Calm Crew! Welcome to our final session! Today, we're going to celebrate everything you've learned. Let's start with a quick 'Chill Tool Recall Game'! I'm going to hold up a card with a chill tool, and I want you to either say its name or show us a quick move for it! Ready?"

(Hold up cards for each of the 6 tools: Belly Breathing, Counting Down, 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, Gentle Stretches, Power Poses, My Calm Space. Allow students to participate.)

Teacher: "Fantastic! You've learned so many incredible ways to help yourselves feel calm!"

Favorite Tools Discussion (5 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 5 - Slide 2: Our Super Chill Tools!)

Teacher: "We've explored six amazing Chill Tools together. I'm curious: Which of these tools has become a favorite for you? Is there one that makes you feel extra calm, or extra strong? Why do you like that one?"

(Allow each student to share their favorite tool and a brief reason why.)

Teacher: "It's great that we all connect with different tools! That's what makes your 'Chill Kit' so personal and powerful."

Activity: My Personal Chill Kit Plan (10 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 5 - Slide 3: My Personal Chill Kit Plan!)

Teacher: "Now, you get to be the boss of your own Chill Kit! I'm going to give you a worksheet called My Personal Chill Kit Activity. On this sheet, I want you to choose 2 or 3 of your favorite Chill Tools – the ones you think will help you the most when you have big feelings."

Teacher: "Then, for each tool, you'll draw a picture or write a few words about when you might use it and how it will help you. Think of it as your personal 'Calm Down Plan'!"

(Distribute My Personal Chill Kit Activity worksheets and pencils/crayons. Circulate, offering help and encouragement.)

Share & Affirm (4 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 5 - Slide 4: Share Your Plan!)

Teacher: "Alright, Chill Kit creators! Let's hear some of your amazing plans. Who would like to share one Chill Tool from their kit and when they might use it?"

(Invite each student to share one tool. Affirm their choices and effort. For example: "That's a fantastic idea, [Student Name]! Belly Breathing is a perfect tool for when you feel nervous before a test.")

Cool Down: My Chill Plan (4 minutes)

(Display Calm Crew Slide Deck - Session 5 - Slide 5: You Are a Calm Crew Expert!)

Teacher: "You have all become true Calm Crew Experts! To finish our last session, I have a quick sheet called My Chill Plan Cool Down."

(Distribute My Chill Plan Cool Down sheets.)

Teacher: "On this sheet, I want you to reflect on your whole Calm Crew journey. Tell me one thing you learned about yourself, and one word about how you feel knowing you have your own chill kit."

(Allow students a few minutes to complete the cool-down. Collect the sheets.)

Teacher: "Excellent, excellent work, Calm Crew! Remember, you have these incredible superpowers inside you to help you feel calm, strong, and ready for anything. I'm so proud of all the hard work you've put in. Keep using your Chill Tools!"

My Personal Chill Kit Plan

Name: ________________________

Build Your Own Chill Kit!

You have learned so many ways to help yourself feel calm! Choose 2 or 3 of your favorite Chill Tools to put in your personal Chill Kit.

For each tool, draw a picture or write about:

• What the tool is
• When you might use it
• How it will help you feel calm

Chill Tool 1:

Chill Tool 2:

Chill Tool 3:

My Chill Plan Cool Down

Name: ________________________

Reflecting on Your Calm Crew Journey

1. What is one important thing you learned about yourself or your feelings during our Calm Crew sessions?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. How do you feel right now, knowing you have your very own Chill Kit to help you calm down? (One word please!)