Lesson Plan
Calm Down Crew Lesson Plan
Students will recognize signs of anger using visual cues and practice a simple belly‐breathing strategy to calm down when upset.
Building self‐regulation skills early helps kindergarteners manage frustration, reduces classroom disruptions, and fosters emotional well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Anger
5 minutes
Step 2
Feeling Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Teaching Belly Breathing
5 minutes
Step 4
Guided Breathing Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm Down Crew
What Is Anger?
Identifying Our Anger Level
Introducing Belly Breathing
Guided Breathing Practice
Reflection & Calm Down Corner

Worksheet


Activity


Reading


Cool Down

