Lesson Plan
Color-Coded Calm Plan
In this 45-minute small-group lesson, adult participants will identify when they are in heightened red or yellow emotion zones and apply sensory self-regulation tools to transition into the calm green zone, building personal toolkits and peer support networks.
Adults often face daily stressors that trigger emotional dysregulation. Practicing sensory strategies in a supportive small-group context increases self-awareness, equips participants with practical coping skills, and fosters peer accountability, leading to improved emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Zone Identification
10 minutes
Step 2
Sensory Strategy Exploration
25 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up and Peer Support Planning
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Sensory Strategy Showdown
How to Play
Red Zone Strategies
Yellow Zone Strategies
Try It Out!
Record Your Top Actions
Share & Reflect

Worksheet

