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Calm Down Steps Lesson Plan

Teach a Kindergarten student a simple four-step self-regulation routine (Stop, Breathe, Count, Choose) to manage big emotions and build an individualized calm-down toolkit through guided modeling and practice.

Early emotional regulation skills reduce disruptive behavior, increase self-awareness, and empower students to manage frustration independently in the classroom.

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Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport & Identify Emotions

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Stop, Breathe, Count, Choose

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice with Cards

8 minutes

Step 4

Independent Practice on Worksheet

6 minutes

Step 5

Review & Issue Reminder Card

4 minutes

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Calm Down Steps

How Are You Feeling?

Step 1: STOP

Step 2: BREATHE

Step 3: COUNT

Step 4: CHOOSE

Let’s Practice!

You’ve Got This!

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Calm Down Steps

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Jaleh Kashani-Al Arab

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